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Robert L. Barker

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Robert L. Barker, age 90, of Crossett, Ark. passed away on January 3, 2011 at the Stonegate Villa Health & Rehab. He was born on January 30, 1920 in Stevens, La. to his late parents, Robert Andrew and Waif Allison Barker. Mr. Barker was retired from the Marines; a member of the 32 degree Scottish Rite and the Crossett Lodge #576. He had been a VA Representative in Oceanside, Calif. Mr. Barker was a member of South Main Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Rose Howard Barker of Crossett, Ark.; two sons, Drew Barker (Sherry) of Crossett, Ark., Danny Barker (Pam) of Willis, Texas; two daughters, Linda White (Bobby), Becky Thompson (Larry), all of Crossett, Ark.; one sister, Frances Hearnsberger of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Little Rock National Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Memorials may be made to South Main Baptist Church, 2801 Main Street, Crossett, Ark. 71635.

Published January 5, 2011

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