Gary Wayne "GW" Barlow Jr, 46, was born April 25, 1977, in Richmond, VA and departed on July 14, 2023, in Springfield, MO.

GW was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Virginia Barlow; Aunt, Margie Ann Barlow; paternal grandparents, Verna Mae and Claude Donald Barlow; maternal grandparents, Betty Jean Sincinski and John Rondolph Fowler; as well as other loved ones.

GW was a very spunky, outgoing, loving, adventurous and curious child. A few of his favorite hobbies growing up were video games, working on cars, spending time with friends and family, He also loved to gamble when the chance arose. GW was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan; he loved classic rock music and wolves. He was also and always will be a night owl.

Gary Wayne Barlow Jr is survived by his father, Gary Wayne Barlow Sr; brother, Robert Anthony Fowler (aka Rusty); and sister, Cynthia Marie Barlow-Hargrave (aka Cindy); aunts, Sharon Barlow, Judy Barlow/Balmer, Donna Barlow/Phelps, and Tina Barlow/Robinson; and uncle, George Barlow. GW is also survived by his ex-wife Amanda Barlow, which he met at age 17. They married in 1998 and he gained a stepdaughter, Shelly Kaye Ferrell. He and Amanda had one daughter together in 1999, Virginia Lynn Barlow. Virginia later blessed him with one granddaughter, Aubree Brianna Creech.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, Mo.