Richard "Blane" Barlow, age 86, of Charlotte Hall, MD died on September 30, 2018 at his residence. Blane was a United States Air Force Veteran, and a bus mechanic for the D.C. Metro system for 14 ½ years. He was also a sales representative for People's Life Insurance Company for 17 years. Blane enjoyed cooking, growing bonsai trees, and attending church with Betty Gunkel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Monroe Barlow and Donnie Evelyn Barlow (Underwood); brother, Kenneth Barlow; sister, Tracy Barlow; and his son Richard B. Barlow Jr. Blane is survived by his Daughter, Vickie Lynn Marshall (Charles), his ten Grandchildren; Lee, Robert, William, John, Daniel, Lindsey, Dereck, Katlyn, Melissa, and Brandi; and his seven Great-Grandchildren; Sabrina, Zackery, Dexter, Kambrah, Cameron, Lydia, and Casey.

A visitation for James will be held at Raymond Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Raymond Funeral Chapel with the interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery. Memorials in Blane's name are requested to go to the Hospice of Charles County: 2505 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service.