Tech Sergeant James R Barlow- 23 year Air Force retiree- born  to Robert and Amie Maxson Barlow, the only brother to eight lovely sisters - Roberta LaPointe, preceded, Ruth Barlow, Judy Beckwith, preceded, Madelyn Piette, Veronica Maxson, Nancy Robert, Helene Kerns, Beatrice Nugent. Jim married the love of his life Sandra Jaggears Barlow for a short 51 years before the lord took her home in 2011. They have 3 beautiful children Douglas, William (Jennifer) and Debra Barlow .

They were blessed with 3 grandchildren Corey (Jessica), Travis (Kimberly) and Tana Barlow and 3 GREAT grandkids Madison, Atlas and Olivia Barlow.

Jim's intelligence, strength, kindness and humor has passed down to all of his family. His family is why he served, fought, worked, loved and lived for.

Jim's family and many friends will miss him dearly. His family is asking in lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.