Celebrating the life of
Del Barker
December 26, 1924 - June 17, 2007
DELBERT E. BARKER
Savannah- Del Barker, 82 died Sunday, June 17, 2007 in the Neurological ICU at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Indiana and spent his early years in Hoopeston, Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941 at age 17, and spent the early years of WWII serving in the Armed Guard, protecting our convoys as they crossed the treacherous North Atlantic, on the way to Murmansk, Russia. His ship was sunk by a German torpedo, but he managed to survive.
After his discharge, he attended college at the University of Miami, where he received both a B.S. and law degree. At the same time, he reenlisted in the United States Navy Air Corp, and won his wings as a flier.
His life was so varied, with many hobbies and interests. He became a builder of offices, homes and golf courses. At one time he had 200 greyhound dogs which he raised for racing purposes.
He headed the FAA in Savannah for a number of years because of his flying abilities. Two of his greatest loves were sailing and golf. He was a near scratch golfer, and when he was in his seventies, he shot his age in 3 consecutives years.
He was a member of the Landings Club on Skidaway Island and The Chatham Club.
He was preceded in death by his brother “Pete” Barker and his daughter Gina Barker.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Barbara B. Barker of The Marshes on Skidaway Island, his son, Tony A. Barker and wife Sandra of Tucson, Arizona, his brothers, Harold Barker and Robert E. Barker and wife Hazel of Savannah; his granddaughters, Tammy Williams and husband Freddie of Savannah, Holly Fahnestock and husband Geoffrey of Roswell, Georgia, his grandsons, Tony L.L. Barker and wife Cindy of Tucson, Arizona, and Jeffrey Barker; his step-sons, Randall A. Pickard of Glenview, Illinois, Scott D. Pickard of Manhattan, Kansas; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Skidway Island with burial in the church garden.
Memorial Contributions to the Jepson Center for the Arts or Anderson Cancer Center at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
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We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
- Bill & Argerie Martin, Savannah, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a very wonderful person.
- Rose & Tony Romano, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara, We just returned home and found out about Del. We were both so sorry to hear this. Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still may you find some comfort in the thought that others care.
- Jim & Verna Chapman, Savannah, GA
Sorry to hear about Del passing.He was one of the good guys.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Barbara our prayers will be with you on your loss of Del
- Joe and Mary Dobransky, savannah, GA
You have our deepest sympathies, Barbara. Sincerely, Nancy and Carlton Sheets
- Nancy Sheets, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara,please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.Del was a good friend for many years even as far back as when he was with the FAA.He and Tom played many rounds of golf in the old days at 'The Muny'.Take care,Judy and Tom.
- Judy & Tom Mahoney, savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you.You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
- Ann & Helm Hansen, Savannah, GA
Randy, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Brett, Dylan, Georgie and I have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff
- Jeff Harris, Vernon Hills, IL
Dear Barbara; I am so sorry to learn of your sudden tragic loss of Del.It would be difficult to find anything negative in his lifestyle . Not only was he a fine gentleman golfer but as a person fun to be with. While impossible to find words to ease your pain and sorrow at this time: please be assured you are in the thoughts of his many friends. Sincerely, Nick Craig
- Nicholas J. Craig, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara and Family, We want to extend our Sympathy, Love, and Prayers to all of you. Del will be missed by all of us. Sincerely, Jerry & Grace Hofacre
- Jerry & Grace Hofacre, Savannah, GA
We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
- Bill & Argerie Martin, Savannah, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a very wonderful person.
- Rose & Tony Romano, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara, We just returned home and found out about Del. We were both so sorry to hear this. Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still may you find some comfort in the thought that others care.
- Jim & Verna Chapman, Savannah, GA
Sorry to hear about Del passing.He was one of the good guys.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
Barbara our prayers will be with you on your loss of Del
- Joe and Mary Dobransky, savannah, GA
You have our deepest sympathies, Barbara. Sincerely, Nancy and Carlton Sheets
- Nancy Sheets, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara,please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.Del was a good friend for many years even as far back as when he was with the FAA.He and Tom played many rounds of golf in the old days at 'The Muny'.Take care,Judy and Tom.
- Judy & Tom Mahoney, savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you.You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
- Ann & Helm Hansen, Savannah, GA
Randy, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Brett, Dylan, Georgie and I have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff
- Jeff Harris, Vernon Hills, IL
Dear Barbara; I am so sorry to learn of your sudden tragic loss of Del.It would be difficult to find anything negative in his lifestyle . Not only was he a fine gentleman golfer but as a person fun to be with. While impossible to find words to ease your pain and sorrow at this time: please be assured you are in the thoughts of his many friends. Sincerely, Nick Craig
- Nicholas J. Craig, Savannah, GA
Dear Barbara and Family, We want to extend our Sympathy, Love, and Prayers to all of you. Del will be missed by all of us. Sincerely, Jerry & Grace Hofacre
- Jerry & Grace Hofacre, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
