Fred Barlow, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home. He was born October 6, 1937 in California to the late Rufus and Edna Barlow. Fred retired from Best Way as a truck driver and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed drag racing, guns, watching his great-grandson play baseball and family BBQ’s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sheila Barlow and great-grandson, Remington.
He is survived by his grandsons Hunter Gentry (Candis) and Chaz Gentry; stepchildren, Jamie Gentry, Joni May, and Jody Shelton; grandchildren, Jessie Simpson, Jade Cain, and Marie Poe; great-grandchildren, Connor, Lennox, Sylvie, Keaton, Gracie, and Kolten; and sister, Patty Barlow.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Fred Barlow Memorial Fund, c/o James H. Davis Funeral Home, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Or, if you would like to donate to the family, please visit Fred Barlow Tribute Fund.