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Edwin Barker Obituary
BESSEMER CITY - Edwin Eugene Barker, a longtime resident of Bessemer City, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
Born Nov. 7, 1935, in Gastonia, he was the son of the late Lander Franklin Barker Sr. and Jeanette Bridges Barker.
Mr. Barker was a graduate of Bessemer City High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Mr. Barker retired from Gaston County Dyeing Machine Company after 33 years of service. He was active in the community, serving in the Bessemer City area Jaycees, as a scout leader and as a member of the Bessemer City Planning and Zoning Board.
Mr. Barker was a servant of Christ and His Church, and was active in numerous leadership capacities within the United Methodist Church. He was a member of Bradley Memorial Methodist Church in Gastonia.
Mr. Barker was an avid gardener and he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Barker was preceded in death by brothers George T. Barker, Charles R. Barker and Jerry L. Barker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Martha Huggins Barker; son and spouse Chad and Penny Barker of Gastonia; son and spouse Jonathan and Glen Barker of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; brother Lander Franklin Barker Jr. of Sebastian, Florida; grandsons Ethan and Jacob Barker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1425 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia at 11:00am on Saturday, August 6, 2016 with the Reverend Debra Short officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home in Bessemer City.
Inurnment will be private.
To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
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Terry Schronce
August 8, 2016
To the Barker family, I am so sorry for your great loss. To Martha, I know how hard it is to lose your husband. I didn't know anything about your husband passing away until I read the obituaries online. Ed Barker was a good neighbor to Bill and me. We had little conversations across the road from one another from time to time. He was always so nice. To Martha and the family, I will pray for all of you. I will ask God to give you strength and to help you in your time of need. God bless. Your former neighbor, Terry Schronce
Robbie Combs
August 7, 2016
Our deepest sympathies are given to Martha, Chad, Jonathan and the rest of the family. We will lift you in prayers of healing and comfort in these days and the days to come. Love, The Combs Family
Max Davis
August 6, 2016
I am related to Ed but never met him. I grew up in Gastonia, one of the grandsons of Henry Bruner Barker. He was the same age of my deceased brother, Gene Davis who was also born in 1935. I am sorry I did not get to know Ed Barker. Martha and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Elaine Moose
August 6, 2016
I heard about Mr. Barker when I came in to Brian Center to visit Ben. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Ben misses his friend. Ben was upset about Mr. Barker's passing. I know that Mr. Barker is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Penny Williams
August 6, 2016
So sorry to hear about Eddie. He was a good man and will be missed. Penny Williams
Glen Barker
August 4, 2016
Rest in peace, Mr. Barker. You'll be missed.
Deborah Barker Langley
August 4, 2016
Uncle Eddie, may you rest in peace. You are now home with our heavenly father. You have been reunited with your father, mother, and brothers. My prayers are with Aunt Martha and the family. Your loving niece Debbie Barker Langley.
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