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Morgan Tilman Barlow, Jr.

February 11, 1926 — February 28, 2009

Morgan Tilman Barlow, Jr., passed away February 28, 2009 at Heartland Hospice House after an extended and courageous fight against cancer. A Celebration of his life will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 565 Wimbish Road, Macon, Ga, Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Dr. Jarred Hammet and CLP Diane Frank officiating. The family will receive friends in the church social hall following the service. Mr. Barlow was born to Morgan T. Barlow, Sr. and Josephine Barlow on February 11, 1926. He graduated from Lanier High School in 1944, and served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Following honorable discharge, he worked for L.E. Schwartz & Son and later with Dixie Metal Company. Mr. Barlow was a long-time member of Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church where he served as elder and member of the choir. He formed a Boy Scout troop at Tattnall, serving as Scoutmaster for a number of years. He was a founding member of Calvin Covenant Presbyterian Church, serving as Sunday School Superintendent and Ruling Elder. He was most currently a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Barlow was an avid softball player as a young man, loved spending time outdoors as an experienced hunter and fisherman, but first and foremost enjoyed his roles as husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 59 years: Betty Brown Barlow; daughters: Debra Barlow of Woodstock, Karen Barlow of Macon, and Wendy Eldredge (Richard) of Canton; grandchildren: Jennifer Elliott (Matthew), Joanna Erion and Morgan Cramer; special family: Charles Erion; Janet Seibert; Kevin, Rebecca, Will and Aaron Lanning; and numerous nephews, nieces and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Mr. Barlow to American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry Street, Macon, 31201, or Heartland Hospice House, 115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, 31210.

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