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Robert Barker Obituary
February 21, 1938 - April 14, 2021
Raytown, Missouri - Robert E. Barker passed away in peace of a brain tumor on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the age of 83.
Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Loretta Barker on February 21, 1938. He attended Central High School in Kansas City before proudly serving his county in the United States Navy.
Bob leaves behind his wife of 59 ½ years, Susan. He and Susan raised three sons: Robert, Christopher and Michael. Bob took great pride in his 5 grandchildren: Aaron, Ian, Kyle, Reagan and Colin.
Bob was a member of the of the Raytown Masonic Lodge #391 AF & AM, York Rite, Ararat Shrine and Southwood United Church of Christ in Raytown, Missouri. He will always be remembered as Dad Barker by the hundreds of young men that he greatly influenced while serving the Order of DeMolay (Raytown and Mother Chapters). His honors included DeMolay Cross of Honor, Missouri DeMolay Chapter Dad of the Year, and Honorary Legion of Honor.
Bob retired from Honeywell Federal Manufacturing (better known as Bendix) where he worked for over 25 years.
Visitation will be held at Park Lawn Funeral home on Monday April 19th at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Masonic Funeral Sevice will begin at 1 p.m. followed by traditional service. The family would like to suggest in lieu of flower donations be made to the PAN Foundation (PAN Foundation) or Shelter KC (Shelter KC), who graciously assisted the family with the care and comfort of Bob. Arr: Park Lawn 816-523-1234
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Jim Barker
April 20, 2021
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I have many memories of being in class with Bob at Central High and seeing him around Raytown, Missouri years after we both graduated from Central. I know Bob served active duty with the Navy right after High School and I served in the Navy after College. We both came together again during reserve time at Olathe Kansas Naval Air Station. Which was right after I had served my active time flying in the Navy. I will always remember Bob because of our last name being the same. We often talked about where our families came from to see if there might be a connection. But nothing surfaced. Again. Very sorry about your loss of Bob.
Carol Zimmerman
April 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family at this time.
JW Mcclanahan
April 18, 2021
Susan, the MCCLANAHAN family offer our condolences to family. Love jimmie McClanahan.
Judy Haase
April 17, 2021
Dear Susan and boys, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. Sending my love and condolences
Jay & Carole Scott
April 16, 2021
We send our love, sympathy, and prayers for your great loss. Bob was a good friend to us at Central high school and I was privileged to sing at his & Susan´s wedding. Although we haven´t seen him for the years between, we will miss him, and have fond memories of our times with him and Susan at S. E. presbyterian Church "back in the day."
DT
April 15, 2021
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17
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