Virgil Thomas Barker, 93, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Carolyn Nuthman, chaplain of Hospice Care of the Southwest, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Barker was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Boswell, Okla. He moved to Amarillo in 1939 from Waco. After attending Amarillo Junior College, he enlisted in the Navy and reached the rank of
machinist's mate 1st class. Following his years in the Navy, he and his father, Cecil Barker, owned and operated Barker Machine Shop for 28 years.
After retirement, Mr. Barker became an avid golfer. He also was skilled at crafting and leading stained glass, which family members and many friends still enjoy. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Era Barker; his sister, Ruby Barker Boyd; and first wife, Bettie Barker, who died in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Frances "Dolly" of Amarillo; two daughters, Janie
Patterson of Houston and Nancy Rath of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Joe Wicker of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Jim Barker of Sacramento, Calif., and Mel Barker of Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a charity of choice.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 7, 2012
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Carolyn Nuthman, chaplain of Hospice Care of the Southwest, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Barker was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Boswell, Okla. He moved to Amarillo in 1939 from Waco. After attending Amarillo Junior College, he enlisted in the Navy and reached the rank of
machinist's mate 1st class. Following his years in the Navy, he and his father, Cecil Barker, owned and operated Barker Machine Shop for 28 years.
After retirement, Mr. Barker became an avid golfer. He also was skilled at crafting and leading stained glass, which family members and many friends still enjoy. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Era Barker; his sister, Ruby Barker Boyd; and first wife, Bettie Barker, who died in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Frances "Dolly" of Amarillo; two daughters, Janie
Patterson of Houston and Nancy Rath of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Joe Wicker of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Jim Barker of Sacramento, Calif., and Mel Barker of Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a charity of choice.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 7, 2012
Virgil Thomas Barker, 93, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Carolyn Nuthman, chaplain of Hospice Care of the Southwest, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Barker was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Boswell, Okla. He moved to Amarillo in 1939 from Waco. After attending Amarillo Junior College, he enlisted in the Navy and reached the rank of
machinist's mate 1st class. Following his years in the Navy, he and his father, Cecil Barker, owned and operated Barker Machine Shop for 28 years.
After retirement, Mr. Barker became an avid golfer. He also was skilled at crafting and leading stained glass, which family members and many friends still enjoy. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Era Barker; his sister, Ruby Barker Boyd; and first wife, Bettie Barker, who died in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Frances "Dolly" of Amarillo; two daughters, Janie
Patterson of Houston and Nancy Rath of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Joe Wicker of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Jim Barker of Sacramento, Calif., and Mel Barker of Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a charity of choice.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 7, 2012
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Carolyn Nuthman, chaplain of Hospice Care of the Southwest, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Barker was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Boswell, Okla. He moved to Amarillo in 1939 from Waco. After attending Amarillo Junior College, he enlisted in the Navy and reached the rank of
machinist's mate 1st class. Following his years in the Navy, he and his father, Cecil Barker, owned and operated Barker Machine Shop for 28 years.
After retirement, Mr. Barker became an avid golfer. He also was skilled at crafting and leading stained glass, which family members and many friends still enjoy. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Era Barker; his sister, Ruby Barker Boyd; and first wife, Bettie Barker, who died in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Frances "Dolly" of Amarillo; two daughters, Janie
Patterson of Houston and Nancy Rath of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Joe Wicker of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Jim Barker of Sacramento, Calif., and Mel Barker of Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a charity of choice.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 7, 2012
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