Arthur Junior Barker, 90, of Chillicothe, MO., died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Mo.
Arthur was born Aug. 27, 1919 in Livingston County, Mo., the son of Arthur and Maude (Corbin) Barker. Arthur was married to Veva Lee Rose in June of 1941. She preceded him in death in 2000. He married Virginia Lang on Sept. 12, 2008 in Chillicothe, Mo. She survives at the home.
He graduated from Norborne High School.
Arthur was a farmer in the Mandeville area. He was a member of the Mandeville United Methodist Church, and a member of the Wakanda Lodge # 52 AF and AM. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He used his skill as a carpenter woodworking and restoring antiques.
In addition to his wife, Virginia, Arthur is also survived by nieces and nephews, Ron (Okie) Rose, Trenton, Mo., Pat (Ed) Bradshaw, Macon, Mo., Stewart (Judy) Rose, Bogard, Mo., Martha Kay (Norman) Burns, Braymer, Mo., Bob (Beverly) Rose, Carrollton, Mo., Jana (Glen) Burdge, Shippensburg, Penn., Linda (Ben) Fowler, Nashville, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Dr. Melvin Faw; Nancy (Neal) Lecklider, Gary (Lisa) Faw, and David (Louisa) Faw, all of Evansville, Ind.; one step-son, Tim (Mary) Lang, Omaha, Neb.
His parents also preceded him in death.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Mo., with Pastor Bill Reese officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bogard, Mo.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Mandeville Methodist Church or the Livingston County Multi-purpose Center in memory of Arthur. They may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, Carrollton MO 64633.
Condolences may be sent to the family via Gibson Funeral Homes, Inc. website at www.gibsonfunerals.com and clicking on the obituaries link.
