Harold T. Barker
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 the 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. & A.M.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Rosanne Barker of Knoxville, Tenn.; a son: Thomas (and Nancy) Barker of Pierceton; grandson: Robert T. (and Myra) Barker, Warsaw; two granddaughters: Mary C. (and John) Britvich of Yorkville, Ill. and Leigh R. Schlactus of 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 Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. – noon 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 in Pierceton where a graveside masonic service will be conducted by the Pierceton Masonic Lodge #377 F. & A.M.
The family has asked that gifts in Harold’s memory be directed to the Pierceton Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 526, Pierceton, IN 46562 or to the Pierceton United Methodist Church, 502 N. First Street, Pierceton, IN 46562.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the family and friends of Harold T. Barker.