Madison Heights High School Class of 1966
In Remembrance
Dan Barker, died November 19, 2022
From the Anderson Herald Bulletin
Daniel Ray "Danny" Barker, 74, of Anderson, died unexpectedly at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Anderson on Nov. 19, 2022.
He was born on April 26, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Paul Barker Sr. and Anna
Mae (Wallace) Barker. He was a 1966 graduate of Madison Heights High School. He
served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was employed as a pipe fitter at Delco Remy for 42 years and retired in 2009.
His last three years he worked at Allison Transmission.
He was an expert gardener, Cincinnati Reds fan, loved classic cars and history.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed
spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane (Johnson) Barker; his mother, Anna
Mae (Wallace) Barker; two children, Julie Barker (Tim Gladney) Boling and Leslie
Barker (Boris A. Zhukov) McGehee; three siblings, Paul "Joe" Barker, Sandra
(Tom) Swanson, and Steve (Sharon) Barker; two grandchildren, Jesse Wilhoite and
Dane Boling; three great-grandchildren, Layla Rooks, Lila Rooks, and Gauge
Wilhoite; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and lots of close
friends; and his beloved cat, Maggie Mae.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Barker Sr.; and a brother, Bruce
Barker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at Rozelle-Johnson
Funeral Service with Ned Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Anderson
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Animal Protection League or Madison
County Humane Society.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.
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