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James "Happy" Allen Barker
1949 - 2017
James "Happy" Allen Barker
1949 - 2017
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He is survived by Brenda Barker, his son, George Barker, daughter Stephanie Barker Mullis and husband Scott, daughter, Margaret Burnell, grandchildren, Zachary Barker and wife, Will Burnell, Kylee Burnell, two great grandchildren, Alexa Burnell and Collins Barker, his sister Georgia Hanks and husband Manson, his two nephews Gary and Greg Germer, his two niece's Mona Smith and husband Jimmy, Monique White and husband Harry and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his father, George K. Barker, mother, Madie Lee Barker, brother, Clyde Barker, sister, Lanita Parrish and son-in-law Bill Burnell.
Hap was born on August 8, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Dulles High School in Sugarland, Texas in 1968. He attended Wharton County Junior College. As a young man he married his bride Brenda Bishop Barker of Katy, Texas in 1970, and began his career in the insurance industry. His children remember him as a kind, gentle, and very patient father.
Hap was an accomplished athlete, playing baseball for Wharton County Junior College and was inducted into the Weimer Hall of Fame in 2001 for his baseball achievements. Being very passionate about sports, he shared his passion with his son and grandson. He enjoyed watching all sports on television and collected sports memorabilia. He was a generous and warm man who delighted in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, and loved his dogs. He was looking forward to the birth of his great-grandson Casen James Barker in 2018. He was well-known in his local community and was well-liked by his neighborhood friends.
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Elmer Wendt
March 29, 2018
Will miss you Happy.I think of you always,you are a good person and friend.
George Barker
March 19, 2018
Hey Dad I LOVE YOU, AND MISS YOU SO MUCH, im writing this awhile after you oassed and the reason is because i still cant believe your not here anymore. I wish we still had time Dad because i feel we were at a better place, then we used to be , i just want you to know no matter what, you were my HERO growing up , i loved going to all your games with you and watching you play and how everyone talked about you and how good you were and i wanted to be just like you . I wanted to say THANK YOU for coming to all my games and not just being there for my first homerun , but being there on the days when we would go up to the city park and all i wanted to do was hit and you would tell me Bub you have got to learn how to turn this double play and you would hit me ground ball after ground ball till we couldnt see anymore and i would be so mad because i didnt get to hit , but i didnt realize that turning those double plays would matter as much as they did , a lot of kids these days dont get that time with there Dad but i will never foeget them. We had our ups and downs in life but Dad i really appreciate in the last few years how you would tell me and Jessica how you loved us when we were leaving Moms because Dad that really meant a lot to us and we would talk about it after we got in the car and i would tell her i wish growing up we would have said I LOVE YOU to each other more often , because i feel like that we both could have used that. I pray your in heaven looking down on all of us and your our ANGEL so please Dad watch over us all and i pray GOD has let you know how much i really do LOVE YOU ,and im sorry if i didnt tell you enough, because im still hoping to have a child and when i do , i will tell him or her how great there granbdpa was and how he loves them very much . I know we will all see other and reunite in HEAVEN and Dad when we do we will be pain free and you can hit me as many ground balls as you want because it will be a glorious time but for now just know me and Jessica talk about you all the time and we both love you so much , and we are both so happy that you are finally out of pain and i know you love us Dad because you told us every time we saw you. Thank you so much for being my Dad and WE LOVE YOU and i know GOD has you , and you are well taken care of
Kay (Haney} Mayne
December 25, 2017
I have many fond memories of you and your family. Your life blessed so many, including mine. Time to rest now.
December 22, 2017
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Deborah Dawson
Connersville, Indiana
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December 22, 2017
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Georgia Hanks
December 20, 2017
I can't remember a time in my life without you. You have always been a thoughtful, considerate and loving brother - always there for me. I will miss your smile and great sense of humor. Anytime I laugh until my cheeks hurt I will remember our fun times together. Rest in peace. Love Sis
Brenda Barker
December 20, 2017
We were blessed to spend our last days together to laugh and cry, but still wanting more to keep our kids, grandkids and great grandkids by our side. It seems unfair it was taken away in a blink of an eye, I know you are resting and we will all be joined again one day in Heaven. Oh, what a wonderful day that will be!
Zach Barker
December 19, 2017
You are dearly missed Grandpa. We love you and miss you. I don't know where I would be without you. Thank you for stepping up to the plate one last time for me to make sure I lived a fulfill life and cherished my loved ones. I know you'll be looking out for us and we will continue to pass down your name. We love you.
John Frierson
December 17, 2017
Rest in peace, Happy. God bless you and all your family..
Janice Girard
December 16, 2017
Happy, I have known you for almost 60 years. I have so many good memories with you. You were an awesome athlete and a nice guy. But mostly, I will remember our very rare, special friendship. Rest In Peace. Much love, Janice
Stephanie Mullis
December 14, 2017
I miss you so much Dad!! Thank you for being the best Grandpa to Zac! I love you!!!
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