Richard Denton Barker

Richard was born to Delton and Edith Sue Garner Barker on August 7, 1953 in Houston, TX. Shortly after the birth of his first son he attended college and earned his license as an HVAC technician. His career spanned almost 40 years until his retirement just a few short years ago.

Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974.

Richard loved anything that had to do with the beach. He loved swimming in the ocean and fishing. Richard played the guitar and enjoyed music, especially rock and roll and the blues.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Delton and Edith; stepfather, Gordon Russell; his wife, Marti Locklear; brother, Tommy; and brother in law, Dave Beeson.

Richard is survived by sisters Jan Jones, Kay Beeson, and Denise(R.C.) Whitley; sister in law Lupe Barker; sons Shane(Mandy) Barker, Jason Barker, Michael(Rachel)Barker, and Phillip Locklear; daughters Anna(Marcus)Truax, Janet Locklear, and Brandi Locklear; grandchildren Cassidy Barker, D.J. Myers and Nicole Tesoro, Corey, Connor and Carson Barker, Andrew, Ethan, Elizabeth and Evelyn Barker, Destini and Trevor Truax, Giovanni and Damian Locklear, and Asher Locklear; daughter in law Amber Fellers; Susan Rabon; Madge Ammons; Sandra and Denny Hand; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held at Restwood Funeral Home in Clute on Thursday 4/25/19 at 1:00 P.M.