Travis Shane Barlow

Travis Shane Barlow obituary, Bloomington, IN

Travis Shane Barlow

Travis Barlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Feb. 7, 2026.
BLOOMINGTON – Travis Shane Barlow, 44, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born June 23, 1981, in Rensselaer he was the son of Kelly (Stearns) Barlow and Bryan Barlow.

Travis was a skilled worker of many trades ranging from upholstery to construction. He had recently been working HVAC at IU University. There was not a task he could not handle. In his downtime he held many artistic talents of woodworking, painting, and playing the guitar. Travis was a friend to many. He loved to read and was passionate about self-improvement, recovery, and addiction. Travis adored his children; Lana, Brooklynne, Blaire, and Trevan; as well as his life partner, Shanon Hardin.

Surviving are his children; Lana (Carson), Brooklynne, Blaire, and Trevan Barlow; one grandson, Isom Barlow; mother, Kelly Barlow; father and stepmother, Bryan (Trish) Barlow; maternal grandmother, Sherry Stearns; paternal grandparents, Morris and Pam Barlow; siblings, Evan Barlow, Emily Blanton, and Alec Barlow; aunts and uncles, Barry Barlow, John Barlow, Allen (Susan) Barlow, Kellie (Jon) Fryling, and Matthew (Mimi) Barlow. Travis is also survived by a niece and several nephews and cousins.

His grandfather, Bob Stearns; grandmother, Mary Beth Noe; great grandmothers, Bernice Withers and Nola Miller; uncle, Robert Withers; and aunt, Michelle Kemp, preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen with a Celebration of Life announced at a later date.

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When I was in high school I was in a garage band with Travis. He was a great guitar player and really loved music. My sincere condolences to his family and children.

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