James "Jimmy" Harlow

James “Jimmy” Harlow, 87, of Amory, Mississippi, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Columbus in Columbus, Mississippi.

He was born on December 30, 1938, in Wren, Mississippi, to the late Sherman and Rivers Harlow. Jimmy graduated from Wren High School, and would often add that he was a member of the last graduating class. He later served as a member of the United States National Guard, and also worked at Kerr McGee Chemical Plant for many years. After retirement, he served as "Vice President of Transportation" at Larry Clark Chevrolet in Amory, Mississippi. 

Jimmy will be remembered as a devoted, intelligent, spiritual, and faithful steward. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church for many years, a role that reflected the deep faith that guided his life. He had a passion for Ole Miss sports, golfing, and visiting the Smoky Mountains. He also dearly loved his grandchildren, who brought him great joy through the years. He treasured the friendship of Johnny Cadden, Charles Pierce, and Jimmy Blair.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, two still born sons, and his wife, Dorothy Harlow, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Ann McGonagill(Brian). He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Russ Farrar, Dylan McGonagill(Rachyl), and Abigail McGonagill Crowe(Wesley); his great-grandchildren, Rivers Farrar, Trace Farrar, Livvy Carol McGonagill, Lucy James McGonagill, and Dorothy Crowe; and his siblings, Jean Williams, Bud Harlow(Peggy), and Jewel Kennedy. His memory will continue to live on in the lives of those who knew him, loved him, and were blessed by his steady presence.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Amory, Mississippi on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with Dr. Allen Simpson officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour. Pallbearers will be Russ Farrar, Dylan McGonagill, Trace Farrar, Wesley Crowe, Nelson Riddle, and Cole Riddle. A private burial will follow at Amory Historic Cemetery. 

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Memorials/Donation may be made to the First Baptist Church in Amory, Mississippi