Woodrow Barker

86, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Ruby; his son, Robert W. Barker & wife Mary Ellen of Eureka, CA and their family, Rob Barker , Julia Hartwell , Joe Barker; Woody's 2nd son, Tom Barker & wife Chris of Beavercreek, and their family, Lisa & husband Rex Baker, Thomas Barker & wife Stephanie, and Amy Barker; Woody's daughter, Nita Jane Miller of Beavercreek, and her family, Cori Cagle , and Danielle Miller; Woody's 2nd daughter, Jennifer D. Williams & fiancé Rick Flanary of Springfield and her daughters, Brittany and Haley Wright. Woody is also survived by his great grandchildren, Maddie, Hunter, Blue, Thomas, Michael, Christian and Jordan; Woody's brothers and sister include the following, Sherman Barker, Donald Barker, Carolyn Skinner, and Rev. Dr. Herbert Barker; and many beloved and cherished relatives and friends not mentioned. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence J. and Olla May Barker; 5 brothers, Jerry, Preston, Daniel C., Talmadge, and Barney. Woody was a foster parent to many children who have grown into successful adults, including Jim Barnes and his wife Candy of Kentucky and their children and grandchildren; David and wife Cassi; grandson Taelor Owen and great grandchildren Brooke, Preston and Jansen Barnes. Woody was a member of the Vandalia Christian Tabernacle under the Shephardship of Pastor Todd Hoskins; was a distinguished Veteran of WWII serving in the Navy of our beloved nation. He belonged to the Masonic Order, Beavercreek Lodge,was a Shriner with the Temple of Dayton; a lifetime member of the VFW in Beavercreek, AmVets, Moose Lodge, and the Eagles Lodge . Woody was a very successful businessman and owner of Barker's Well Drilling and Pump Service, located in Beavercreek. He had an unwaivering love of animals, owning a horse breeding farm for many years and belonging
to many other organizations.

With respectful gratitude for a life shared and now blessedly at rest, and with heartfelt praise. Home Going Services for Woody will begin at 1:00pm Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Vandalia Christian Tabernacle, 836 S. Brown School Rd. Vandalia, Ohio, (937-898-4384) with Pastor Todd Hoskins officiating. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.