Walter R. Barker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter R. Barker of Florida, New York, born in Jamestown, New York, who passed away on January 20, 2021 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter R. Barker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Shirley E. Mohr Barker; and his brother Donald Barker. He is survived by: his children, Daniel Barker (Gail) of Jamestown, Bruce Barker (Qing), Linda Gegenfurtner (Denis) of Hamburg, NY and Cheryl Oquist of Jamestown; his grandsons, Patrick Barker (Jessica) of Colden, NY and Christopher Barker of East Aurora, NY; his great grandchild Chase Barker; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kelley Bilz (Mike) of Cheektowaga, NY, Korey Gegenfurtner of Hamburg, NY and Mackenzie Bilz; and his sister-in-law Marta Barker. He is also survived by two nieces and one great niece.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held in the Lind Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Jamestown High School Class of 1950 Scholarship Fund, c/o Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St. Jamestown, NY 14701, the Ismailia Shriners Club, 1600 Southwestern Blvd. Buffalo, NY 14224 or to the Jamestown Lions Club, P.O. Box, 3683, Jamestown, NY 14701.
