Harold T. Barker, 87, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.
Born Nov. 6, 1929, in Pierceton, to Theron James and Ella Ellene Heleso Barker, Harold was a 1947 graduate of Pierceton High School.
He and Marilyn McCarter were joined in marriage Jan. 16, 1949, in Pierceton. She would precede his death Nov. 29, 2010.
Harold was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident and was the owner and operator of Barker Heating for 40 years.
Harold was a member of Pierceton United Methodist Church. He served 53 years as a volunteer fireman with the Pierceton Fire Department. He also belonged to the Pierceton Masonic Lodge 377 F&AM.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Rosanne Barker, Knoxville, Tenn.; a son, Thomas (and Nancy) Barker, Pierceton; grandson, Robert T. (and Myra) Barker, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Mary C. (and John) Britvich, Yorkville, Ill., and Leigh R. Schlactus, Knoxville; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Barker.
In addition to his wife, Harold was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Barker and infant Kenneth Barker; and three sisters: Darlene Boles, Phyllis Dau and Velma Petro.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3, at Titus Funeral Home.
A service will begin at noon, with Pastor Holly White of Pierceton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, where a graveside masonic service will be conducted by Pierceton Masonic Lodge 377 F&AM.
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Memorials to the Pierceton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 526, Pierceton, IN 46562; or to Pierceton United Methodist Church, 502 N. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562.
