Charles Barker

CHARLES BARKER Charles Barker, of Evansville, died March 2, 2006 at his home after a short illness. Charles was born on July 2, 1946 to Lenora and Charles Henry Barker in Mt. Vernon, IN. Mr. Barker had been employed at General Foods for 15 years until they closed and later worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 13 years. He was a life member of AmVets # 84, where he served as past Post Commander, Judge Advocate and Bar Manager. He was also a Past Third District Commander of Indiana, a life member of VFW Post # 1114 and the Riverbend Association. He was a proud veteran and served his country in Vietnam. He was a devoted husband, father and Papaw. He loved his family and friends and anyone who knew him knew they were loved. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon (Cooper) Barker, two daughters, Lana Hulsman and her fiancée, Perry Merrill, Erica Mitchell, both of Evansville and his son, Robert Barker, of Evansville, three granddaughters, Casey Hulsman, Aubrey Mitchell and Alicia Mitchell, his loving aunt who raised him, Bessie Robbins, his two brothers, Dennis Barker and Marty Barker and his wife, Mary Sue, and three sisters, Yolanda Bilodeau and her husband, Paul, Linda Beck and her husband, Jerry, and Lisa Barker. A sister-in-law, Vickie Chamberlain and her husband, Darryl and several nieces and nephews also survive Mr. Barker. Charles is also survived by Carla Hurt, Trish York, Bruce Robbins, Ethel Hill, Kathy Robbins, Robin Robb and Tracie Fitzgerald, whom he was raised with and are his brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, March 6, 2006 at Pierre Funeral Home, Marine Corps League 1090 Commander Gene Grigsby and Chaplain Tom Kramer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery where the Marine Corps Honor Guard and the AmVets Post #84 Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 8 P.M. Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from noon until service time Monday. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com

Charles Barker

July 2, 1946 - March 2, 2006