Aug. 7, 1972-Nov. 6, 2022
On Nov. 6, 2022, Arthur Leon Barlow Jr., from Colorado City, Arizona, an exemplary and well-loved and respected father, brother, son and husband, passed away in the St. George hospital at age 50 as the result of a 4-wheeler accident. He was surrounded by many loving family and friends.
He was born Aug. 7, 1972, in Hildale, Utah, to parents Arthur Sr. and Debra Dutson and spent most of his life living in the Southern Utah area. He married Rosalee Blackmore Dec. 24, 1998, and his early education was at Colorado City School, where he graduated from high school.
He spent his adult life in the construction contracting business as an excellent worker and craftsman, known for his quality work, honesty and his straightforward friendly ways. He was always active and building something, doing something productive. He loved to get away from the city occasionally and go out to enjoy nature on the Arizona Strip and other places.
He acknowledged that his greatest love and accomplishments were with family, especially with his wife and children, all of whom love him dearly. He is survived by his spouse Rosalee, and nine children: Martika, Tristan, Alex, Cabernae, Galahad, Brittania, Rocky, Jayden and Byron. Also survived by his father, mother and 17 brothers and sisters.
Viewings are at Spilsbury Mortuary, Friday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday before the funeral from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Funeral services are to be at noon, Saturday, Nov. 12, and are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, Utah, 435-673-2454.
Family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to click here to view the funeral service online.
Special thanks to all who have contributed and/or helped in any way.
Family and friends are invited to sign Arthur’s online guest book.