William K. Barlow | |
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| Member of theVirginia House of Delegates from the64th district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – January 11, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | C. Hardaway Marks |
| Succeeded by | Rick Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Kyle Barlow (1936-03-13)March 13, 1936 |
| Died | September 21, 2022(2022-09-21) (aged 86) Smithfield, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Taylor Rowell |
| Children | Kyle, Amy, Todd |
| Residence | Smithfield, Virginia |
| Education | |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1958–1962 |
William Kyle Barlow (March 13, 1936 – September 21, 2022) was an American politician and lawyer who was aDemocratic Party member of theVirginia House of Delegates, representing the 64th District from 1992 to 2012.[1]Barlow lost his bid for an 11th term toRepublicanRichard L. Morris in the November 8, 2011, elections, 55% to 44%.
William Kyle Barlow was born on March 13, 1936, on Oak Crest Farm in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He graduated fromSmithfield High School in 1954 where he was a captain of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics fromVirginia Tech where he served as the Regimental Commander of theCorps of Cadets and President of the Class of 1958.
After graduating from college, Barlow served for four years as an intelligence officer in theUnited States Air Force during theCold War including a tour of duty inTaiwan. After leaving the Air Force he earned a law degree from theUniversity of Virginia Law School in 1965, and returned to Smithfield where he practiced law for more than half a century.
Barlow introduced bills forelectoral reform in Virginia, includinginstant runoff voting, none of which became law. During his long legislative career Barlow was a strong advocate for agriculture and public education.[2]
Barlow died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Smithfield, on September 22, 2022, at the age of 86.[3]
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