Samuel John Barklay, age 103 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at . He was born January 22, 1911 in Milan, Indiana the son of Samuel Barklay and Emma Reidy. Sam was a barber in Beavercreek for over 40 years until retirement at the age of 85.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son, James Barklay, sisters, Helen Barklay and Lucille Parkus.
Sam is survived by his wife of 69 1/2 years, Mary; two sons, Robert (Kathy) Barklay and Thomas Barklay; a daughter, Susan (Bill Hobbs) Williamson; nine grandchildren, Robert, Ronald, Rona, Ronica, Chad, Wendy, Brad, Jariod, and Thomas; and 17 great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Chaplain Mitch, caregivers, family, and friends.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm the funeral home. Please visit www.newcomerdayton.com to share a memory in the family guest book. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice.