Obituary for
John M. Garlow
John M. Garlow, 60, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born on December 3, 1957, in Elyria, OH, a son of the late Jay Marcus and Mary Louise (Ford) Garlow.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Doris and Calvin Rockwell.
John proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1983. He was the proud owner, CEO, and founder of Ford Business Machines, Inc. Through his business, John became a staple in the local community, employing 72 people throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Masons Lodge and the Royal Order of Jesters. He believed in philanthropy and giving back to his community. John was named Fayette County Citizen of the Year in 2012. His great legacy will be passed down to his children.
Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Tammy Lynn Rockwell; his children, Jordyn Marie Garlow, Justin Matthew Garlow and his wife, Jeonghwa, and Johnathan Markus Garlow and his wife Kelli; his sisters, Debbie Anderson and her husband Tom, and Jeanne Livingston and her husband Mark; a special nephew, Josh Gerson, his wife Cindy, and their children, Josh, Andrew, and Evan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin Rockwell Jr., and his wife Rhonda, Robin Viella and Al Jezewski, Gary Rockwell and his wife Peggy, and Ben Rockwell and his wife Marianna. John is also survived by many nieces, nephews, numerous relatives, and several close friends.
Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA, on Thursday, February 8, from 2 to 7 p.m. when a Blessing Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Father Michael Crookston officiating.
Military Honors will be accorded by the AmVets Post #103.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Challenge Program, 915 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, 15905, The American Heart Association @donatenow.heart.org, or the YMCA, 1 YMCA Lane, Uniontown, PA, 15401.
