William James 'Sonny' Barlow, Jr.

William James “Sonny” Barlow, Jr., 74, of Castleberry, Ala., died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 after an extended illness.

Mr. Barlow was a native and lifelong resident of Castleberry who retired from Container Corporation in Brewton in the maintenance department. A member of the London Baptist Church, he served in the National Guard and was a member of the Downing Lodge F and AM.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at London Baptist Church with Bro. Buddy Williams officiating. Burial followed at the church Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Barlow is survived by his wife, Louise Little Barlow of Castleberry; two daughters, Kim (Bo) Sheffield of Mexia and Donna (John) Johnson of Castleberry; one sister, Janice (Newton) Downing of Castleberry; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other extended family members.

Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents, William James, Sr. and Edna Mae Waters Barlow; mother of his children, Ann Barlow; one brother, Gerald Barlow; and one sister, Sandra Calhoun.