William J. Barker
Dear Pat, Joe and Sheila,you have my deepest sympathy, everyone who knew "Big Joe", has a heavy heart today. A great man has passed, and I mean that sincerely! I haven't had contact with him in many years, however, we were very close, back in the day (1970's). Ralph and I stood shoulder to shoulder every day for years. You get to know a person very well, spending that much time with them. No, we didn't "hang" much outside of work, and we were good with that. I can tell you this, Ralph had a great love for his family! He dedicated his life to them, and did it willingly! He was always a fun guy to be around, we had a lot of laughs together. We did a lot of crazy things together too!But through it all, there never was a man more proud of his family! He was a solid, good-hearted man, I will miss him deeply! Peace be with you, brother, always and forever!!