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THOMAS BARLOW Obituary

BARLOW, Thomas Ray, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2013. Tom served in the United States Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Air National Guard. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Balow; daughter, Michelle Barlow; and parents, Mildred and Walter Barlow. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Jason Barlow, Thomas Barlow II and Ronald Barlow; two sisters, two brothers, eight grandchildren; and a devoted friend, Barbara Perry. Thank you Jenny Hilliard for all of your help. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Varina Church of the Nazarene, 5350 Darbytown Rd., Henrico, Va. 23231.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 30, 2013.

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April 25, 2014

it has been a year now, and i still can't believe Tom has gone!!! love, Kathy

Mark Schultz

June 1, 2013

I just found out about Tom's passing while at drill today. Tom was a great friend and mentor to his fellow Guard Crew Chiefs.I am honored to have known him. He was truely a southern gentleman. His family will be in our prayers.

Nick Reed

May 9, 2013

Barley was the best. He made drill fun and tried to take care of us

Barry Edds And Family

May 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss...Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Gayle & Dave Meadows

May 2, 2013

We were very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family.

May 2, 2013

I wish to say how sorry I am for the family. God Bless each one of you and may He give you His peace. Faye Ballard Harper

Bob Gray

May 2, 2013

Tom was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking and working with him.

RUSSELL SMITH

May 1, 2013

I will always remember you my fellow Air guard brother."Country" will miss you.

May 1, 2013

Our deepest sympathy! Love Jimmy and Gwen

Joan Harlow-Austin

May 1, 2013

I knew Tommy in school and he
was a wonderful person and a
friend. He will be missed.

Rick Edwards

May 1, 2013

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Melanie Reemtsen

April 30, 2013

I love you Uncle Tom

Melanie Reemtsen

April 30, 2013

Uncle Tom you will be missed. I love you bunches.

Robert Pace

April 30, 2013

Very sorry to hear if the passing of another friend an co-worker. I well always remember the great times we had together on TDY's. Rest in peace my friend.

Elaine Johns Reed

April 30, 2013

Very truly sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I'm glad to have been able to see him again at last year's class reunion. He will truly be missed by everyone.

April 30, 2013

I first met Tommy in the third grade so many years ago. we would often would run into each other over the years at the 7/11 near the airport, he always met you with a friendly smile
A wonderful caring person and fellow Air Force vet
He will be missed
Don West
Varina HS Class of 1969
Lanexa Virginia

April 30, 2013

A wonderful man, heaven is a much better place with you there. May God bless you and keep you, Tom.

Marsha Smedshammer

Charles Smith

April 30, 2013

A very sad day. A warrior, friend and patriot. Never felt safer having Tom crew my jet. Gorilla Smith

Lori Kay

April 30, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy!

April 30, 2013

I am so sorry. Please know that i am thinking about you.Janice Doss Seay

Richard P Robinson

April 30, 2013

So Sorry to hear of tom passing didnt no he had any health problem worked with him over 20 years he was a great guy prayers go out to the family

April 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Tommy was a kind and loving person and I never saw him be mean or rude to anyone. I was so glad to have seen him at our class reunion last June. We will miss his smile and sweet demeanor.

Cheryl Ligon

April 30, 2013

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. We first became friends in 2nd grade and have run into each other throughout the years. My husband, Jerry, also knew Tommy from school as well as in the Guard Unit. What a sweet man - he will be missed.

April 30, 2013

Our sympathy to the Barlow family. We love you.
Fay Doss Williamson and Janice Doss Seay

Dennis Hendricks

April 30, 2013

Sad, sad news. Didn't even know he was sick. A good friend is gone.

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