John Edwin Barker's Obituary
John Edwin Barker, age 67 of Warren, Michigan passed away on October 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 15, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Frances Barker.
Beloved husband of Anita Joy Barker. John and Anita got married on March 27th, 1976. Dear father of Joy Ann (Kelly) and Vera Lynn (Thomas). Cherished grandfather of Chandler, Austin, Rebecca, Velvia, and Rachel. Great-grandfather of Fidelity and Stephen. He is survived by his siblings Ray (Karen), Chuck (Sherese), Sue (predeceased by her husband; Stan), Yvonne (Delbert), Joe (Diana), and Betty (Jay).
John is predeceased by his siblings Jim (survived by his wife; Anna), and Shiela Kay.
John was a preacher for the Imlay City Church of Christ for 11 years and owned his own landscaping business. He always left a huge, positive impact on all of the countless lives that he touched.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the Funeral Service taking place at 7:00 pm that same evening, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Entombment will take place at Christian Memorial Cemetery.
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