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Donald Eugene Barker

1936 - 2016

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

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Radney Funeral Home – Saraland

1200 Industrial Pkwy

Saraland, Alabama

Donald Barker Obituary

Aug 06, 1936 - March 13, 2016 Donald Eugene Barker, 79 years old and a resident of Saraland, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at a local hospital. He was retired from Bell South after 35 years of employment. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Linda Connolly Barker; his four children, Vickie Trotter (Martin), Dawn Barker Erdman (Charlie), Deirdre Brown (Donald), Michael Barker (Ruth); 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland on Thursday, March 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by AL.com (Mobile) from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2016.

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Myra Paul Cochran

March 21, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mr. Don's passing. Praying for you all. I have fond memories of playing softball with Dawn and her Dad coaching us. God Bless you all.

March 17, 2016

I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. I'm praying for you and your family through these tough times.
Twyla Ducote

Cindy Findlay

March 16, 2016

My prayer are with your family. So sorry for your loss.

Anna Walley

March 16, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

March 16, 2016

PEACE AND BLESSINGS to you Dawn and your family.
CJ/YOUR OPS FAMILY

Pastor Mike Hoppe

March 16, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Rita

March 16, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Always cherish the memories that you have and remember that God is always there for us like it tells us at 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

Shari Russ

March 15, 2016

Dawn, Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love and hugs....

Lynda Foster

March 15, 2016

Dawn, I'm so sorry about your dad. I know how much you loved him. My prayers are with you and your family. We all love you in PACU.

AT

March 15, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Barker Family. Please find comfort and hope in seeing your loved ones again in the near future through the loving sacrifice of Jesus, our Lord and Savior (John 3:16).

Janice Walters

March 15, 2016

Dawn, my prayers are with you. So sorry. Praying for comfort and peace. You will see him again.

D W

March 14, 2016

God has promised a time when he will bring back our loved ones who have passed away...John 6:40

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Radney Funeral Home – Saraland

1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571

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Radney Funeral Home – Saraland

1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571

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