Derek “Buford” Harlow, 42, of Jamestown lost his courageous battle to cancer at Soin Medical Center surrounded by family on November 17, 2021.  Derek was loved by everyone who knew him.  He worked at WPAFB for 12 and a half years with friends he called family. He is preceded in death by his Father Doug Harlow, Maternal grandparents Ray and Dora Perdue, Paternal Grandparents Kenneth and Bertha Harlow, Cousin Roger Sheppard, and Aunt Delores James Uncle David James, Uncle Benny Sheppard, Uncle Steve Robling.   He is survived by his wife Amy, his children Cole, Cooper, Lindsey and Aaron.  His Mother Barb Harlow, Brother Eric (Wendy) Harlow, nieces Ellie and Karlie Harlow.  Many Cousins, Aunts, and close Friends.  Derek was the best father and husband. Derek was the life of the party. To know him was to love him.  He loved many things fishing, camping, Old Timers, Halloween, Demolition Derbies and fellowship.  He will greatly be missed more than anyone can ever explain.  There is a lot more I can say about this man, but not enough space.  A special Thank you to nurse Brittany who cared for him like one of her own family members as he received the best care under her.  A celebration of life will be held December 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia OH, in building number 2.  #HEYBUDDY