William Louis Bill Barker

William Louis Bill Barker, 78, Lapel, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a period of declining health.
He was born on July 1, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Lewis and Ruby (Jones) Barker.
He graduated from Lapel High School in 1949 and he played on the Lapel basketball team that defeated the Anderson Indians in sectional play.
Bill retired in 1993 from Phillips Iron and Metal in Anderson after over 40 years of employment.
He wasa member of the East Lynn Christian Church and was active in working with the Lapel Babe Ruth and Little League programs and was an avid bowler, golfer, and fisherman
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Roberta M. (Scott) Barker; three sons, Kip (wife, Ann) Barker of Fort Wayne, Phil (wife, Colleen) Barker of Middletown, and Richard Barker of Lapel; four grandchildren, Holly (husband, Jason) Cannaday of Anderson, Airman First Class Andrew (wife, Leslie) Barker of Eglin Airforce Base, FL, Emily Barker and Lilly Barker both of Fort Wayne; three great-grandchildren; Kathryn, Kyle, and Kimberly Cannaday; one brother, Jack (wife, Doris) Barker of Lapel; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Max Barker.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. Susan Cameron officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Lynn Christian Church, 522 East 53rd Street, Anderson, Indiana 46013 or the American Heart Association.

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