April 29 1934 December 27 2019
Ralph Barlow, 85, of Columbus, passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home. Mr. Barlow was born April 29, 1934, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Gordon and Clara Houchens Barlow. On June 1, 1955, Ralph married Alberta I. Staggs; she survives. Mr. Barlow was a meat cutter at the former Ricketts Grocery and Farmers Marketing. He then started a career at Cummins Engine Company where he worked in the Research Department retiring in 1988 after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a 55 years member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No. 20. He had a passion for restoring old vehicles such as Ford Mustangs, trucks or any other type of vehicle. He enjoyed membership in the Mustang Club. Mr. Barlow found peace at the Ohio River, he enjoyed camping near the river and boating. He enjoyed being on his computer playing games or cards or staying in touch with family and friends. Mr. Barlow built his garage behind his home, he did not have a saw, so he cut the two by fours with an ax. Mr. Barlow is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alberta; children, Daniel (Dana) Barlow of Columbus, David (Tina) Barlow of Elizabethtown, and Debra (Calvin) Dunbar of Elizabethtown; grandchildren, Christi (Ray) Faulkner, Jason Dunbar, Jessica Barlow and Lyndsey; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Macayla (Conner), Jakob and Brandon; a great-great grandson, Ryder; and a sister, Janet Sanders of Glasgow, Kentucky. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Clara Barlow and a grandson, Adam Barlow. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street. A Masonic memorial service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Pursley officiating. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences to the family a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Ralph Barlow please visit our Sympathy Store. About Us Locations Contact Us (812) 372-2515 Facebook Send Flowers Now Obituariesbreak Flowers & Giftsbreak What We Dobreak Grief & Healingbreak Resourcesbreak Plan Aheadbreak Contact Us Send Beautiful Flowers Not sure what to send? Share a Memory Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mr. Ralph Barlow April 29, 1934 – December 27, 2019 Login Print The family of Mr. Ralph Barlow created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Obituary & Service Ralph Barlow, 85, of Columbus, passed from t… View More Share a Memory Below A comforting word from you means a lot. Share a Memory Flowers & Gifts Send flowers to Ralph’s Visitation. Send Flowers Tribute Wall Photos & Videos Obituary & Service + More Information Obituary for Mr. Ralph Barlow Ralph Barlow, 85, of Columbus, passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home. Mr. Barlow was born April 29, 1934, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Gordon and Clara Houchens Barlow. On June 1, 1955, Ralph married Alberta I. Staggs; she survives. Mr. Barlow was a meat cutter at the former Ricketts Grocery and Farmers Marketing. He then started a career at Cummins Engine Company where he worked in the Research Department retiring in 1988 after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a 55 years member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No. 20. He had a passion for restoring old vehicles such as Ford Mustangs, trucks or any other type of vehicle. He enjoyed membership in the Mustang Club. Mr. Barlow found peace at the Ohio River, he enjoyed camping near the river and boating. He enjoyed being on his computer playing games or cards or staying in touch with family and friends. Mr. Barlow built his garage behind his home, he did not have a saw, so he cut the two by fours with an ax. Mr. Barlow is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alberta; children, Daniel (Dana) Barlow of Columbus, David (Tina) Barlow of Elizabethtown, and Debra (Calvin) Dunbar of Elizabethtown; grandchildren, Christi (Ray) Faulkner, Jason Dunbar, Jessica Barlow and Lyndsey; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Macayla (Conner), Jakob and Brandon; a great-great grandson, Ryder; and a sister, Janet Sanders of Glasgow, Kentucky. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Clara Barlow and a grandson, Adam Barlow. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street. A Masonic memorial service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Pursley officiating. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences to the family a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Ralph Barlow please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JAN 2. 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM (EST) Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory – Washington St. 1029 Washington Street Columbus, IN, 47201 info@barkesweaverglick.com https://www.barkesweaverglick.com/ Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Ralph’s Visitation begins. 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