Dr. John C. Barker

Indianapolis - Dr. John C. Barker; loving husband, father, grandfather & brother, devoted physician of Indianapolis, IN, died on January 2, 2019, at the age of 67. Born on March 6, 1951, in Indianapolis, IN, to Felix M. & Anna M. (Easton) Barker.

Graduated, Valedictorian, from Scecina Memorial High School in 1969. Attended Indiana University, graduated with high honors in Mathematics & went on to later graduate with honors from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1976, a Family medicine resident at Community Hospital prior to opening his private practice, Arlington Family Medicine, where he practiced for nearly 40 years. Married Marcia A. (Weiler) Barker on February 21, 1976.

John was preceded in death by his father, mother & wife, Marcia. John is survived by his daughters: Carrie (Mike) Cooper, Kelley (Greg) Boyd & Lisa Yeadon; grandchildren: Trevor, Alyssa & Nicholas Cooper, Emry and Lila Mae Yeadon, Townsend Boyd; brother: Felix M. (Pierrette) Barker II; friend of 60+ years, Allen McFearin; along with many nieces, nephews, family, friends & patients.

Memorial Service/Mass will be held on February 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 4100 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in John's name, to St. Matthews Catholic Church/School and/or to Calciphylaxis research - please contact [email protected] to obtain medical research donation information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Barker

40 Entries

Steve Weigler

February 26, 2019

I went to grade school with John at Our Lady of Lourdes. He was a good friend. My condolences to his family.

Linda Taylor

February 1, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with John Barker once a week for 14 years and he was such a compassionate doctor. He will truly be missed.
Heaven has gained another Angel!

Tammy Edwards

January 31, 2019

I have met many people in my life. Many special people. Doc left a mark. He was very special. He was my doctor and soon Marcia and he became friends. If you knew him, you know what I mean by special. He knew his stuff, as any MD should, but he had a gift. Another level. He knew a lot about everything. There was an inner light that showed in everything he did. I will miss my friend. A friend I never knew was missing until I met him. That hole will never be filled. God Bless you John, and give my love to Marcia and Tom. See you all when I get there. Love Tammy

William Kleckner, MD

January 29, 2019

A caring and compassionate physician and friend. I will greatly miss seeing and talking to John in the future. He was the epitome of what a family physician should be.

Susan Lowe

January 25, 2019

The world has lost a wonderful, kind and extremely knowledgeable physician. He treated myself and my family for almost 40 years. He can never be replaced. May he now rest in peace. Free from the pain and suffering he went through. My prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Robin Brewer

January 22, 2019

I am so sorry to his family for this terrible loss & all of his other friends/patients too! Dr. Barker was a one of a king Doctor, who i (we) will never be able to replace! They just don't make his kind anymore.
He is with the love of his life again (Marcia) who he has missed terribly! I thank him for all the excellent care he gave me for over a decade +. You will never be forgotten Dr. Barker & RIP *dear, sweet, smart, caring man & very loving father as well. May god wrap his arms around the ones who are feeling this loss & give them strength.
Deepest Sympathy,
Robin Brewer

Marisa Hay

January 17, 2019

Dear Felix and Barker family,

I remember my classmate John Barker as kind, humble, friendly, honest and so bright. I will not forget his smile or his humor, his humility or his gentleness. We will have our 50th high school class reunion in 2019 and we will toast to his memory. At this time I simply want to offer my condolences and express my gratefulness for his life and friendship.

Lynda Reynolds

January 17, 2019

John, you were greatly loved and appreciated. You were always willing to listen and you cared about the person and not just the ailment. We were your patients for 41 years and your friends for just as long. We loved you and Marcia and all you stood for. It was always good to hear about your plans and what was going on in your life. We loved listening to the stories you told. I know the angels are singing because you've come home. Earth was a much better place, especially the east side of Indianapolis, just for you having been here. May God be with your children and your brother's family as they go through this difficult time. Our lives have been enriched because we knew you. I wish the world had more people like you.

Lynda and Wayne Reynolds, and Duff Reynolds (Indianapolis, IN)

Mike and Gail Shackelford

January 16, 2019

Dr. John you will be greatly missed. You were an amazing friend and physician. RIP John Barker. God bless your girls, grandkids and other family members. Mike and Gail Shackelford.

Eugene & Barbara Cole

January 16, 2019

We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of our extraordinary Dr. John Barker. He cared for our family for 35+ years . We feel truly blessed to have had him as our physician and friend. He can never be replaced.
May God bless his surviving family.

Kevin Whitham

January 14, 2019

Rest In Peace Dr. Barker , I know you are reunited with Mrs. Barker and happy !
You were a wonderful doctor , friend and person!
You will be sadly missed .

ANGELA OLIVER

January 10, 2019

Condolences from the Oliver Family. We have truly missed a great listener, a doctor who could really relate to anything. RIH Doctor John C. Barker

ANGELA OLIVER

January 10, 2019

Condolences from the Oliver Family. We have truly missed a great listener, a doctor who could really relate to anything. RIH Doctor John C. Barker

Dale Millington

January 10, 2019

Dr. Barker was a great doctor and always took the time to talk to me when I called on him to discuss our products. He will be missed.
Dale Millington, R.Ph.
Eli Lilly and Company
Retired Sales Representative

Judy and RJ Smith

January 9, 2019

Having worked for Dr Barker over 20 yrs, I know how many lives he touched. Very seldom did we miss a day we did not communicate. My husband and I spent countless hours together. Going to the fair, Indian games, dinner and lunches and game nights. One comment he made to me in his last days is that he hoped all of his patients found a physician that loved them as much as he did. I feel sure that could never happen. He was the smartest, best, caring person, physician and friend He also took care of my family. We know he was anxious to see Marcia again and is now with her. He has taken a part of our heart that will never be replaced. Rest In Peace. I will forever remember you.

January 9, 2019

Dr. Barker, what a kind and special man who served my family for over 30 plus years. He will be truly missed. May God be with his family in this, their time of loss. Dorothy Snell

Catherine Jimenez

January 9, 2019

I was a patient of Dr. Barker for over 30 years and he delivered my daughter. John and Marcia were wonderful people. My prayers go out to the family.

Barbara Kelly

January 8, 2019

I never met Dr Barker but I had the pleasure of working with his daughter Kelley Boyd. Just from knowing Kelley I knew he was a wonderful and exceptional man. What sticks out so much in my memory is joking with Kelley on her birthday. Although living in the same house together he would always call her early in the morning hour on her birthday just so he could be the first one to wish his daughter a Happy Birthday! Every child should be so blessed to have a father such as Kelley's! What a great man he must have been. Kelley you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! God bless Dr Barker and receive him in open arms in heaven!

Jeff Logan

January 7, 2019

I delivered Dr Barkers mail for several years and became closer to him after he was widowed. He was very kind, and I could see how devoted he was to his patients. I tried in my wa to help him with his situation but I could tell it was becoming more than he could handle. I will miss his candid no nonsense manner I know his patients will too.

Jeff Logan

January 7, 2019

john was special, he was one of the most compassionate men i have ever know. no more pain john. travel well.

mike

Sue Thompson

January 7, 2019

It is hard to say goodby to such a beloved friend, but I know he will be happy to see Marcia again.

Dawn Coyle

January 7, 2019

Dr. Barker was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful man. Not only would we talk about my health on my appointments but we would often talk about my Mustang and it's problems. I hope he is up there in heaven with Marcia who was also a beautiful human being. My heart goes out to all of his family who I know are missing him greatly... my heart is heavy today as I just found out this news.

Jennifer Lowe

January 6, 2019

Dr. Barker was an amazing doctor! He always knew what was wrong with you and always kept up on the newest medical advances. You may have had to wait for your appointment but you neverminded because you knew once you were called back, you would have his full attention and all the time you needed too! They don't make doctors like him anymore! He was one of a kind! I will miss him and Marcia! May God wrap his loving arms around his family and hold them tight! ❤

Toni Foster

January 6, 2019

He was a wonderful Doctor and we will miss him forever..Toni

Peg Beikes

January 6, 2019

Rest in heaven Dr.Barker. Thank you for always listening to me as your patient and friend for close to 40 years. You and Marcia were wonderful to me and my family,thank you for taking care of us.

Sam Hazlett

January 6, 2019

John Barker was a devoted and compassionate physician. He lived up to the Hippocratic Oath to the end. He was an advocate for his patients and remained available to them--even after he himself had encountered some health problems. He will be sorely missed at Community and in his beloved Irvington.

Sam Hazlett

January 6, 2019

John Barker was a devoted and compassionate physician. He advocated for his patients and remained available to them--even when he himself encountered some health problems. He will be sorely missed at Community and in his beloved Irvington.

Michele Schwegman

January 6, 2019

Such a blessing to everyone who knew him. RIP Dr. Barker, so grateful your suffering is over. Thank you for all the years of guidance, kindness and healing.

Sam Hazlett

January 6, 2019

John Barker was a devoted and compassionate physician--faithful to the Hippocratic Oath to the end. He advocated for his patients--remained available to them even when he himself had encountered problems with his health. He will be sorely missed at Community and in his beloved Irvington.

Joseph stafford

January 6, 2019

Dr. Barker was a great and kind person. A roll model to say the least, I will really miss my friend and his wisdom. I know in my heart God has a special place for him in heaven to always look over us. It is going to be very different without having him around for a lot of us although we move forward in life we will never forget the footprint he left in our hearts. God Bless you Dr. Barker until we see you again. Luv u man.

Darrin

Jimmie Bennett

January 6, 2019

Glad to say that I worked with Dr. Barker at Community Hospital East as a RRT. Then had him as my personal physician for a while. He will be missed for sure. Rest in eternal peace.

N. Irene Franklin

January 6, 2019

John will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Having held him when he was just a premie in 1951 when his mom brought him home it deeply saddens me to hear of his death at such an early age.

May God be with your family at this difficult time.

With Love

Irene (Spitzer) Franklin

Andy and Donna Charnstrom

January 6, 2019

John Barker was our family's doctor and friend for nearly 30 years. He had a rare ability for diagnosis that most others did not possess. He was kind, compassionate and caring. He will be sorely missed.

Sandy and Jerry Beechler

January 6, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 6, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DAVID MALONEY

January 6, 2019

The world has lost a great man, my doctor for 38 years , friend and advisor .John made house calls when I was to ill to come to the office and called and checked on me often after my wife passed away...

Office calls were always like visiting a younger brother and his family...

May GOD grant him peace and eternal life as he is reunited with Marcia

Marietta Jackson

January 5, 2019

I am blessed to have worked for Dr.Barker. I witnessed what a caring,witty,compassionate and dedicated man he was. He was more than a doctor to his patients, he was their friend. There was not a drug rep that didn't love Dr.Barker. He will be greatly missed but we will be be consoled in knowing that he is free from pain.RIP Dr. Barker. Love to you and Marcia.

Jason&pauline Green

January 5, 2019

My mother Pauline was a patient and worker in radiology at community hospital east working with him for almost 3 decades. In this time my mother and I have grown to love dr. Barker on both a personal and professional level. We will miss you doc you will remain forever in our hearts

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