Mr. Harlow was born May 9, 1960 in Halifax County to the late Genie Harlow, Sr. and Lois Joyner Harlow.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Cassie Arthur and Teresa Harlow.

He attended Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church.  He was an avid golfer, hunter and sports fan. He was a wonderful father, brother and friend, he and his brother Genie were inseparable and he loved everyone unconditionally.  Mr. Harlow was also a father-figure and mentor and friend to his nephew Thomas. His family knows that Willie went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his children: Valerie Patterson of Rocky Mount, NC, Willie Harlow, II of Coushatta, LA, Joseph Neal Harlow of Smithfield, NC and Noah Robert Lendwood Harlow of the home; two step-children: Zane and Tory Young of Louisiana; two brothers: Genie Harlow, Jr. and his wife Gloria  and Charlie Harlow  and his wife Patricia both of Roanoke Rapids; four sisters: Mary Mozingo and her husband Troy and Nora Shelton both of Roanoke Rapids, Lorenda Wright and her husband Mark of San Antonio, TX, Lois Jones and her husband Adrian of Halifax; seven grandchildren,; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend Robert “Rock” Turner.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Friday, December 20, 2013 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.