Born Jan. 15, 1926, at Hahn, Mo., son of the late Charles and Mary Barker, he was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Barker of the home; two daughters, Sandra Barker of Houston and Ruthie James of Friendswood; one brother, Marion Barker of Warren, Mich.; one sister, Hazel Kibler of Berkley, Mich.; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday with Dale Grissom officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
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