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Herschel Eugene "Gene" Barker
Visitation: Thursday, September 17, 2009 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 North Montgomery Street Spencer, IN 47460	VIEW/SEND CONDOLENCES
WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 N. MONTGOMERY ST. SPENCER, IN 47460 812-829-2791 812-829-8812 (FAX) Herschel Eugene “Gene” Barker, 74 of Spencer, passed away at Bloomington Hospital Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Gene was born in Surgoinsville, TN to Herschel Henry and Iva (Derrick) Barker. He worked as a car salesman in Spencer. He was a member of the Plainfield Shriners Club, The Spencer Masonic Lodge and the York Rite Lodge. Gene enjoyed reading and cars. He is survived by a son Dennis Barker (Pamela) of Spencer, a daughter Melissa Freeman (Kenny) of Spencer, three sisters Ruby Elliott (Earl), Sue Barker Moehling (Paul), and Sherl Barker all of Crawfordsville, two brothers Roland Barker (Kay) of Brownsburg, Robert Barker (Janet) of Gosport, five grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 5-8pm at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Patricksburg Scholarship Fund, Riley Hospital, or The Ronald McDonald House.