ROCKY MOUNT – John Edward “Ed” Barlow, III, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Arlington County, VA on October 29, 1955, he was the son of the late John Edward Barlow, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dyer Barlow.
Ed is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patty Barlow; his son, Joshua Allen; his daughter, Jenifer Hare; and his granddaughters, Madelyn Hare and Eleanor Hare.
There will be no service held at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.







The Young’s and King’s send out condolences to the family; we always had a great time at family get
togethers down at the beach. Mrs. King babysat Ed when he was a child, and he was a “rascal” for sure….