Thomas “Tom” K. Barker Jr., 76, of Pierceton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born Oct. 11, 1943, in Huntington, to Thomas Sr. and Pauline Stults Barker. He married Andrea Moog on Feb. 14, 1986; she survives.
Tom was an avid I.U. and Chicago Bears fan. He appreciated spending time with all of his friends at American Legion Post 253 in North Webster, where he was a past SAL commander. He also enjoyed attending Tuesday breakfast with his railroad buddies in Huntington and living at the lake. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 33 years, Andrea; five children: Paula Barker, of Fresno, Calif.; Scott (Dawn) Barker, of Graham, Wash.; Melissa (Dustin) Nabinger, of Leesburg; Abby Weiss, of Columbia City; and Michael (Jamie) Weiss, of Fort Collins, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Barker; and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the North Webster American Legion Post 253, 756 S. Main St., North Webster. Pastor Larry Burkhart will officiate the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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Memorials to the American Legion Post 253 Van Fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
