Ed was born on August 16, 1934 to the late Alfie and Arlene Barker in Chatham County, NC. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years collectively. In the Air Force, he achieved the rank of Tech Sargent.
After he retired from the Air Force, he made a home in New Hill, North Carolina since 1971. Shortly after he moved to New Hill, He and his wife worked together to create a children’s program at Olive Chapel Baptist Church. Ed will be remembered for his willingness to help out a neighbor and his love for his Lord Jesus Christ and his family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Barker; daughter, Pam Joffe (David Joffe); sons, Arthur and Brian Barker, 4 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Olive Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and guests prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Condolences can be shared at apexfuneral.net
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