Elzie “Ray” Barlow, 85, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Center.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Central Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Mr. Barlow was born September 6, 1931, in Shelby County, to Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow.  He was an avid sportsman who loved gardening and spending time with his family.

 

He is survived by

Wife of 60 years: Marvlet Barlow of Center

 

Daughters:

Cheryl Denney and husband, Jerry, of Citronelle, Alabama

Jo Anne Russell and husband, Larry, of Huntington, Texas

Connie Mora and late husband, Gregg, of Lufkin, Texas

Kathleen Grayson and husband, Johnny, of Center, Texas

 

Granddaughters:

Jill Rushing and husband, Dennis, of Glendale, Arizona

Jenny Covington and husband, Richard, of Chunchula, Alabama

Kimberly Lambeth and husband, Bartley, of Citronelle, Alabama

Heather Russell of Lufkin, Texas

Katherine Grayson and Gregg Baker of Center, Texas

 

Grandson: Chris Mora and Lori Lavano of Lufkin, Texas

 

Great Granddaughter: Megan Rushing of Glendale, Arizona

 

Great Grandsons:

Ryan Rushing of Glendale, Arizona

Ray Lambeth of Citronelle, Alabama

Jacob Lambeth of Citronelle, Alabama

Joshua Lambeth of Citronelle, Alabama

Brylan Chase of Lufkin, Texas

Mason Baker of Center, Texas

 

Sisters:

Neita Brockman of Texas

Gloria Watlington of South Carolina

 

Brother: Joe Barlow and wife, Jerrie, of Center, Texas

 

Brother-in-law: Ben Galloway and wife, Jodi, of San Augustine

 

Numerous nieces and nephews

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow

Sisters: Sarah Hite, Alice Langford

Brothers: Tony Lovell, Franklin Barlow, Allen Barlow

 

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com