Thomas K. Barker Jr.
Thomas “Tom” K. Barker Jr., 76, 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 0f Columbia City and Michael (Jamie) Weiss of Fort Collins, Colo.; eight grandchildren, 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 South Main St, North Webster, IN 46555. Pastor Larry Burkhart will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom’s honor may be given to the American Legion Post 253 Van Fund.