Graveside service for Carl M. Barlow will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 7 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Copiah County. He grew up in the Antioch community.

Mr. Barlow, 88 years old, of Bogue Chitto, MS, died April 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1934, to Hugh H. Barlow and Lou Ella Cronk.

Mr. Barlow was a native of Hazlehurst, MS. He was a heavy equipment operator and a truck driver.  He had worked for Midstate Paving and for Mr. Shag Pyron.  He enjoyed working in the construction industry building highways. He enjoyed animals and the outdoors. He was known to ride a horse before he could walk.  His special pet and partner was “Smiley” whom he loved dearly. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by family and friends.

Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Barbara  Ann “Penny” Barlow Walley; one whole brother, Paul B. Barlow and several half-brothers.

Survivors include a dear daughter Debbie Kay Fuqua (Frank) of Andalusia, AL;. three sisters: Jewel Bland of Brookhaven, MS; Hugh Faye Evans of Crystal Springs, MS and Georgia Lou Walker of Bogue Chitto, MS. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great grandsons, and many nieces and nephews as well as his friends.  He also leaves a special nephew Dewayne Walker and wife Tanya Walker whom he loved as his own children. Also, a special great nephew, Tim Barlow of Hazlehurst, MS as well as other loving family members and friends. His pet “Smiley” was his constant companion.  

Pallbearers are Trent Bland, Dewayne Walker, Tim Barlow, Timmy Munn and J.R. Ellis.