Bro. Frank Harlow
January 19, 1931 ~ September 27, 2020
On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Bro. Frank Harlow passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born on January 19, 1931 to his parents, the late Ross E. and Ora Mae Brownfield Harlow. He was a life-long resident of Barren County, where he farmed, worked construction, and most importantly, pastored and served several area Baptist churches. His service for the Lord began in his early years and he was ordained to the ministry in 1963. Bro. Frank loved and touched many lives along his way. He was a member of the South Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include his only son Terry Harlow and his wife Shelia; his grandchildren: Matthew Harlow and wife Sara, and Laura Bale and husband Garnett; his “great grands”: Harrison and Harlow Bale, and Adma Weston Harlow and his sibling “on the way”; two brothers: Bill Harlow and wife Donna, and Dean Harlow and wife Carol; one sister, Pat Kingrey; three sisters-in-law: Mariana Harlow, Dorothy Thum, and Helen Hatcher; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life Katherine Hatcher Harlow; two brothers: Eugene and wife Barbara Harlow, and Mike Harlow; and one sister, Marie Harlow Houchens.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 pm Wednesday and continue Thursday morning at the funeral home.
In keeping with the Governor’s recommendations for safety during funeral and memorial services, the number of attendees in the funeral home at any given time will be limited; no food permitted in the lounge; social distancing will be necessary; and face coverings are required.
One of the truly greatest privilege’s of my life is be able to know my Uncle Frank. The most important person in my life is my grandfather “Daddy Jack”. Uncle Frank emulated my grandfather’s best qualities. I know I will never be the man that either was, but I can only strive to be and pray that my sons and their sons will be better than me and more like them.
I know that Uncle Frank touched a multitude of people and absolutely know that the world is a better place for him being here for such a short time. I will never forget him and will always consider myself extremely fortune to have him as my Uncle Frank.
Frank moved in next door to us when I was around 12 years old and has been my neighbor ever since. We couldn’t ask for a better neighbor; he looked out for my dad after my mom died, and then looked out after me after dad died. Todd, our children, and our grandchildren will miss seeing “Mr. Frank” next door. I will miss the phone calls when he had questions about laundry, or the times we spent just hanging out in the back yard chatting and eating blackberries off the bush. This neighborhood won’t be the same without him. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
I just heard Frank passed. My family moved to Glasgow in the early 1980s. He was the first per sad on I met and I worked for him on his farm. It was an enjoyable experience. A great msn with a great sense of humor! I pray his family will find comfort in the Lord. Frank was a great encourager and a great role model to follow!!!