Willard C. Harlow, Jr. “WC or Junior” age 90 died at his home in Sedona, AZ on July 11, 2021 with his wife Carole by his side. He was born to Willard C. Harlow Sr. and Pauline V. (McGlocklin) Harlow on May 8, 1931, grew up in Glasgow, KY and graduated from Temple Hill High School in 1949. He served in the United States Navy 1951-1954 as radio technician before settling in Fort Wayne, IN where he worked for Magnavox. Later he worked for Hewlett-Packard as Human Resources Manager in both Arlington Heights, Il and Palo Alto, CA where he retired after 28 years with the company.
Survivors include wife Carole (Lombard) Harlow, three children Michael, Diane, and Marc Harlow (Kim), two step-children Mary Kurey (Peter) and Angelo Lombardi. Beloved grandchildren include Dawn Harlow, Mike Harlow, Karissa Harlow and Felicia Ortiz; as well as five great grandchildren Grant, Grace and Gabriele Greathouse, Hayden and Hailey Harlow. Remaining siblings are brother Richard (“Dickie”) Harlow and sister Doris Bishop (Chester) whom Willard deeply cherished. Many nieces and nephews expand the family circle.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Glynis Harlow, daughter-in-law Kathy (Moore) Harlow, and bothers Morris and Edward Harlow
Besides his family Willard loved playing golf, business and finance, and contemplation while gazing from the fantail of a ship at sea.
Burial was held on July 23 with military honors at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
Celebration of Willard’s long and well-lived life will be held on Friday, August 6th, 10:30 am at Siloam Baptist Church. Reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted in the care of Mr. Harlow. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com.
