Edward Ray Barlow, 63 of Austinville, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents Edd and Darl Barlow. He is survived by his special companion Rowdy; special caregiver Carla Caviness; sisters and brothers-in-law Rita and Roger Rotenizer, Ruth and Howard Lundy, Joye and Virgil Horton, and Shelia and Carl Caviness all of Austinville; five nieces Carla Caviness, Beth Phillips, Julie Paisley, Suzanne Spencer, and Kelly Rotenizer; five nephews Jamie Rotenizer, Terry Caviness, Jeremy Caviness, Phillip Lundy, and Derek Lundy; and special great nieces and nephews Jordy, Elijah, Adriana, Isaiah, Austin, Jeramia, Ashlynn, Logan, and Kayleen.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Coulson Church of the Brethren at 2:00 PM with Pastor Russell Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Coulson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.