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Harry passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Graves Gresham, Gilbert Earl Barker, and Eloise Hucks Barker. Harry was a 1963 graduate of Conway High School, and after, attended Clemson University receiving a BS degree in Agricultural Economics in 1967. He began his career in agricultural banking with PCA Farm Credit in Batesburg, SC eventually moving to the Kershaw County office in Camden. After serving at Farm Credit, Harry worked with The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center in Camden, where he retired.
Harry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Brenda Farmer Barker; daughter, Charlotte Mayconich (Joseph) of Camden; son, Gresham Barker (Cheryl) of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Hannon, Adaya, Carson, and Morgan; brothers, Bob Barker (Rosalind) of Pawley's Island, SC and Dan Barker (Luanne) of Pleasant Garden, NC.
Memorials may be made to Food For The Soul Kershaw County, 110A E. DeKalb Street, Camden, SC or foodforthesoulkc.org, Oliver Gospel Mission, 1100 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201 or olivergospel.org or Samaritan's Purse, samaritanspurse.org.
Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Earl Grubbs
May 30, 2024
Another distinguished Clemson Tiger now rests in honored glory as God's newest angel. Harry and I were classmates of the Clemson Class of 1967. It was an honor to know and serve with Harry. May God's loving hand guide each family member and loved ones as they long remember the sterling and everlasting legacy of legacy of this American Patriot.
Earl Hansford Grubbs CU 67, Retired Army Officer
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Charles Dudley
May 29, 2024
My condolences to the Barker Family, to include my old buddy Gresham and his family. Sorry for your loss pal. Your father raised a statesman!!
Charlie Dudley
Bree Johnson
May 29, 2024
Harry sure loved his kids & grandkids. Charlotte was a true Daddy´s girl - Harry called her "Priss." What a bond they had watching the Tigers. And same with Gresham, who we called "Grits." I look at Gresham & see Harry - tall, handsome, wearing a big smile. Harry brought laughter during holiday gatherings at Gee-Mamas. By the way, Harry, I know why you, my daddy, and Earl would sneak out to the woodshed after we all ate. :) When I saw you last, the first thing you said was, "Bree, you look just like your daddy." It made me smile. Daddy loved you so much. And, in your honor, I´ll write, Go Tigers!
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