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Raymond Henry Barker Jr.

Alexandria, Virginia

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Colonel Raymond Henry Barker Jr., USAF retired, 66, of Alexandria, Va., passed away suddenly on May 3, 2013. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Santangelo Funeral Home, 635 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m....

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May God comfort you during this time. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

My deepest condolences to family and friends of COL Raymond Barker. He is missed greatly in our office; it seems like a huge void without Ray. For the last 2 years Ray has expanded my knowledge immensely in many subjects. I will miss our daily discussions at work. Ray was a great example to all of us in keeping your enthusiasm about life and doing the right thing.

"The memory of the righteous will be a blessing" - Proverbs 10: 7a. Dr. Ray Barker was a righteous man, a defender of freedom and the innocent. I pray for the family of Ray, in resolving the passing of their beloved so quickly, and am reminded of an 1873 hymn by Horatio Spafford that goes "when peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul." I think Ray would say 'it is well with my...

I did not know Mr Barker personally, but was touched to read all of the kind and loving words spoken about your love one. Know that God cares; he says "I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears" 2 Kings 20:5.

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To all of Ray's family and friends I extend my sincere condolences. Ray was a terrific friend and colleague. We kept in touch regularly over the last decade, even after our career paths diverged. I will miss his company and good-natured jibes over our different college football allegiances. To Holly and Heather, know that your dad was intensely proud of you both, as he was always talking about you and your accomplishments. I will always be grateful to Ray for his friendship. And for...

My condolences to the Barker family. Ray was a good man, a mentor, and a dear friend. He will be missed - I will miss him!

My deepest sympathy and most sincere respects to the entire Barker Family. Ray was a great man with a passion and tenacity for problem solving. He was a true professional and genuinely loved his family. He spoke greatly of his family and what they meant to him. He was a very knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring man. Ray took every opportunity he had to spend time with family and friends. I have great love, admiration and respect for Ray. He was a very true friend and tenacious...

My condolences to the Barker family. May memories of times spent with Raymond warm your hearts. Lean on God for comfort and the hope he gives of seeing our passed loved ones again.