Earl J. Barker Obit

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Earl J. Barker was born August 26, 1899 in Valetie, Iowa in Jasper County to Richard and Mary Barker. He passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 1977, at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico at the age of 77 years.

He left us the way he had hoped in the midst of enjoying life with his wife and friends. He saw many happy moments and dreams come true.

His parents moved to Rankin, Oklahoma in 1908 where he grew to manhood.

Earl Barker married Miss Dora Amanda Wright on June 13, 1925, in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wright.

They celebrated their 50th anniversary in June of 1975 with their children, family and friends.

Earl was a life time member of the First Baptist Church.

He was a farmer-rancher and served our country in World War I.

Mr. and Mrs. Barker were blessed with two children, Erma Lea Burns of Cheyenne; and Roy Elwin Barker of Reydon, Oklahoma.

He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory, his wife, Dora, of the home address; their children, Erma Lea Burns, and husband, Billie Burns of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; and Roy Elwin Barker, and his wife, Barbara of Reydon, Oklahoma; six brandchildren, Billy Earl Burns, Doran Burns, Cheryl Castor, Elwyne Jene, Ramona and Michael Barker; and several great grandchildren; five sisters, Vera Byers of Truxton; and Leora Sullenberger of Kingman, both in Arizona; Edith Brown of Grimes; Creda MIller of Texola; Ruth Hughes of Los Alamos, New Mexico; four brothers, Fred of Clarkdale, Arizona; O. F. of Reydon, Oklahoma; Glen of Phoenix, Arizona; and Arthur T. of Durham, Oklahoma; aunts and uncles, Clara Barker of Gainesville, Georgia; Dollie Schilling, Eva Schilling, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bravard, all in Jefferson, Iowa; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Earl has gone to join his father and mother, and three sisters, Ruby Barker, Mildred Butler and Hazel Howell in Eternal Life.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 9, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. in the Reydon Community Building. Services were officiated by Rev. Eddie Overstreet, pastor of the First Baptist Church Reydon; and assisted by Rev. Bob Guynn, Assembly of God pastor.

Burial White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

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