E. Jerry Barker

Jerry was born on April 16, 1928 to the late John and Audrey (Hansbarger) Barker in Lake Odessa, Michigan.

He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1946.

Jerry worked for the State of Michigan, before retiring from General Motors after 31 years as a General Supervisor for the Fisher Body Division.

Jerry was a member of the Port Charlotte Village Board of Directors for 8 years, helping to rebuild the park after hurricane Charley in 2004.

Jerry enjoyed playing golf and spending Saturdays watching his favorite college football team Michigan State. Jerry was a member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Reba Myers Barker of Port Charlotte, his Son’s Richard (Sue) Barker, Lawrence (Julie) Barker, James (Tammie) Barker, and Daughter-In-Law Elizabeth Barker, his Step-Children Kenneth (Susan) Myers, Timothy (Mary Lu) Myers, Bruce Myers, Nancy (Dana Hess) Myers, Keith (Jacob Campbell) Myers, Ruth Ann (Steven) Hall, 7 Grandchildren and 10 Step-Grandchildren. Jerry and Reba also shared a love of their 26 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Jerry is also survived by a Sister Joan Wolverton, and Sister-In-Law Pat (David) Upton, 6 nieces, and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 48 years Shirley (Garris) Barker in 1997, and his oldest son Donald Barker in 2012.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date due to the coronavirus.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:

The Pilgrim United Church of Christ

24515 Rampart Blvd

Port Charlotte, FL 33980

St. Jude Research Hospital

501 St, Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105

Make a Wish Foundation

1702 E Highland Ave

Suite 400

Phoenix, AZ 85016