Reid Sod Farmer, Lifelong Freehold Resident Dies at 73

Forman D. Barkalow, 73, of Freehold, died Tuesday, March 5 in Freehold after his car was involved in a four-car crash on Rt. 9.

Barkalow was born in Freehold and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer for Reid Sod Farm, Freehold since 1955.

Barkalow is predeceased by his parents, James Everett and Mary Helen Barkalow; and his brother, James Everett Barkalow Jr. Surviving is his sister, Joyce Okerson and her husband Henry of Freehold, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. Friday, March 15 until the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at the Higgins Memorial Home. Interment will follow at .

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to the Jerseyville Methodist Church, 8 Howell Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 or a charity of choice.