Douglas Wilson Barlow

Douglas Wilson Barlow obituary, Stanford, KY

Douglas Wilson Barlow

Douglas Barlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Inc. - Hustonville on Mar. 6, 2026.
Douglas "Doug" Wilson Barlow, 81, of Stanford, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born in Morris, Illinois on August 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Wilson Douglas and Doris Eloise Wilkinson Barlow.
Doug retired from IBM after over 30 years of service. During his time at IBM, he enjoyed traveling and acting as the President of The IBM Club. His hobbies included farming and being outdoors. He was an avid Walking Horse enthusiast and loved going to horse shows with his friends over the years. Doug loved people and never met a stranger. He is known for his contagious laugh.
Doug is survived by his daughter, Laura Renee Barlow of Georgetown; son, Timothy Wright of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Shelbie Wright (Carlos Desilvia) of Sarasota, FL, Hayden Willoughby of Georgetown, and Brynin Boykin of Georgetown; and 2 great grandchildren: Ryder and Seven Willoughby.
No services are planned at this time.
Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.

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