Stacy Ray Bartlow, 68, of Armstrong, passed away at 6:03 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana.

Stacy was born on December 16, 1952, in Urbana, the son of Howard Lyle and Vire Elizabeth (Johnson) Bartlow. He married Marci Marikos on October 10, 1993, in Armstrong, Illinois. She survives.

He is also survived by his daughter- Alyssa Bartlow of St. Joseph; sister- Debbie Arnold of Bowling Green, Missouri; brother- Forrest Bartlow of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother- Mark Bartlow and half-brother- Robert “Buddy” Johnson.

Stacy graduated from Armstrong High School, in 1971. He worked at Eagle Wings for over 24 years, until he retired. Stacy enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, mowing the yard and he was an avid reader.

According to his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac, to assist them in honoring Stacy’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.