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Timothy Barker Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

Homegoing services for Mr. Timothy Bernard Barker, Sr. (Buck) will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 1:00 P.M. at County Line United Methodist Church, 4031 Old River Road, Ellenwood, Georgia 30294 with remains placed instate at 11:00 A.M. The Rev. Dr. Betty Jones, Pastor, officiating. Interment, County Line UMC Cemetery. He is suvived by wife, Mrs. Aliza Christian Barker; sons, Mr. Timothy Barker, Jr., Master Tymon Barker; daughter, Miss Yauisha Carter; loving mother, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Dianne) Samples; a loving father, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Stafford) Whitlock; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Lisa) Holliman, Ms.Latasha Shepherd; devoted grandmothers, Ms. Mary Harper and Ms. Dorothy Whitlock; mother-in-law, Mrs. Earldine Christian; step-sons, Deangelo, Pizarrius and Xavius Christian; step-brother, Kevin Harley; step-sisters, Myesha and Myeshel Samples; special friend, Ms. Robin Walters; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchett, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Slade, Ms. Ceclia Robinson; devoted cousins, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Randy Calhoun Ms. Samantha Carter, Mr. Anthony (Vaugh) Wilson; five nephews; three nieces; a host of relatives and friends. Family and friends are requested to assemble at 2262 Alpha Drive, Decatur, Ga. at 12:00 Noon. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave., (404) 371-0772-3.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 16, 2007.

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Cleatrice (Cleo) Timmons

January 22, 2007

To the Barker Family be encouraged. You have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Tim at Century/Hughes. Most of our time was spent on the telephone. His warm friendly personality came across the miles always willing to help, always having something positive to say. He will be missed. May God Bless you all!

Nanette Washington

January 19, 2007

To the Barker Family: Tim and I met while working for Century/Hughes Supply. My deepest apologies and warmest thoughts are with you & your family. My prayers are sent your way that God will grant you better heatlh and bless you day by day... "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Angel Mobley

January 19, 2007

I worked with Mr.Barker at Centry Supply. I will truly miss him. Timothy had a great heart! To the entire family of Mr.Barker may God continue to keep you in this difficult time.

Johnnie Gay

January 19, 2007

To the Barker Family, Tim and I worked together for many years at Century/Hughes Supply. We had a great friendship and I was sadden to hear of the loss. Trust in God and he will help you get through this sad time.

Karien Henderson

January 19, 2007

To the Barker family, my deepest condolences to you for the loss of such a wonderful man. I will truly miss Tim dearly and I pray for God to strengthen you all.

SAMANTHA TAYLOR

January 19, 2007

I worked with Tim at Century. My condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Tim will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you all

Martin Sanz

January 18, 2007

Deepest condolences extended to the the Barker family. I worked with Tim at Century and that was my buddy. We joked and laughed and played hoops and I have many fun memories of him. You'll be missed....May U Rest in Peace with God.

Rosalyn Wright

January 18, 2007

To the Barker Family, I pray that God's peace and comfort sustain and keep you during this difficult and trying time. Tim was a unique young man that touched peoples lives in a special way. He was the type that if you had ever met him, you would never forget him. He was always happy and filled with laughter. I know he will be missed but You must look to the hills from which cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord.

Frank Campbell

January 18, 2007

I worked with Tim for many years at Century. I'll never forget his friendship and sense of humor. God bless you and I'll be praying for you.

Cherita Wimby-Joseph & Sons

January 18, 2007

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God continue to provide you all with the strength and courage to help deal with your loss. Buck will definitely be missed by all.

Yolanda Thompson

January 17, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that our prayer are with you.

Nelson and Betty Milton

January 17, 2007

To Buck's Entire Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless all of you.

Pastor Carl McRae

January 16, 2007

May God continue to bless and strengthen the family during thise time of sorrow. Pastor Brenda and I are in prayer with your family and even as we convey our condolences, we stand ready to meet any need within our power. Please remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with God.

Pastors Carl and Brenda McRae and the Exousia Lighthouse Christian Ministries.

Ronald Hawkins

January 16, 2007

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. You will be missed. May God Bless you.

Your Cousin,

Ronald Hawkins & Family

Harper Family

January 16, 2007

You have our Deepest Sympathy. With love, the Harper Family.

Candace Harper

January 16, 2007

As you go through your rough times grieving your lost, remember God work in mysterious ways. We never want a love one to leave us, but we must remember that he is in a better place now than ever. God loves you and will continue to look over and after you.
God Bless all of you.

Niece of Mary Harper:

nanette floyd

January 16, 2007

May GOD give you peace in you hearts.Alicia,Tymon&TheBarker FAMILY

Gloria Hardy

January 16, 2007

Buck I love you but GOD loves you best and the best is who GOD chose. I will always remember your laughter and smile and the way you made others smile. We always had a wonderful time when we were together , I miss you so much and you will always be in my Heart and I know that you will be missed by others. To your family they all have me and my family prayers and we will be there for them. Dianne take GOD with you, Ms Mary you are so strong and I admire your strength and your courage. GOD choose all the beatiful flowers and he chose the most beatiful of all "Buck". Love Always from the Hardy/Greene Family

Cassandra Benton-West

January 16, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May God continue to strengthen you each day. Love you Cassandra

Lori Samuels

January 16, 2007

To his Kids, Mother, Father, Grandmother, Sister, Nieces/Nephews, Aunts/Uncles, Cousins, Dear Friends and everyone whos life he touched, may the thoughts of the special times you shared with him give you comfort at this time. God bless each of you.

Lori Samuels

January 16, 2007

Buck, you will be truly missed. Although we did not speak that often, we never forgot each other. Your voice and your happy spirit... I will never forget. I looked at you as a big brother and I will never forget your smiling face. May God comfort all of us who you left behind. I love you!!

Kesheanna Jackson

January 16, 2007

My prayers go out to the Barker family, friends, and loved ones. May God keep you in his perfect peace.

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