July 12, 1970 – Sept. 4, 2019

 

FERRIDAY— A celebration of life for William “Bo” Barlow, 49, of Vidalia, who died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at his residence, will be 6 p.m. today t Haney’s Big House in Ferriday.

Friends are invited from 5 to 8 p.m. today to fellowship and share memories.

Bo was born July 12, 1970, in Natchez, the son of Joe Hester Barlow and Pauline Mahoney Barlow.

He worked in the oil field as a fishing tool operator. When he wasn’t working, Bo and his family became part of a larger family while camping at the Homochitto River. Camping and riding the river banks and mud holes made many memories that will be cherished forever. They collectively named themselves the “Homochitto River Outlaws.” Bo founded an annual event to raise money for families that were most in need called the “Team Rut Kutters’ Poker Run.” He gave endlessly year after year to make sure this event happened. He was dedicated to helping another “Outlaw Family” even when his sickness took a toll on him. He loved with no limits. It is his love that formed the glue that holds the “Homochitto Outlaw Family” together. They will carry on his legacy by enjoying God’s beautiful creation riding ATVs on the river and continuing the annual poker run to raise money for “Team Rut Kutters.”

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Crystal Barlow; one son Noah Barlow; one daughter, Karley Barlow, all of Vidalia; two sisters, Loretta Wyles and husband, Leon, of Ferriday and Vicki Barlow and Boo Mims of Natchez; two brothers, Kelley Barlow and wife, Amy, of Ferriday, and Lane Barlow and wife, Donnah, of Monterey; and a number of friends, family, nieces, and nephews left to cherish his memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Team Rut Kutters Fundraiser, 1187 Truly Trail Northwest, Brookhaven, MS 39601. This year will be the fifth annual run and all proceeds go to help families in need.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at youngsfh.com.