Gary "Mike" Barker's Obituary
Gary Barker, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away June 14, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gary was born November 29, 1942 in Peoria, IL, the son of Ernest and Catherine (Duffy) Barker. He married Elizabeth “Betsy” Vail on April 8, 1967 in Decatur, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Betsy; children, Beth Lawson (Scott) of Decatur, IL, Lisa Hilbrick (Chad) of Decatur, IL Andy Barker of Decatur, IL; brother-in-laws, Dennis “Rocky” Gregory of Peoria, IL, David Vail (Diane) of Salisbury, IL; grandchildren, Saxxon Lawson, Jake Lawson, Gwen Lawson, and Shane Hilbrick and nine nieces and nephews which he loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Becky Gregory.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Decatur, IL.
Memorials: The Trevor Project, www.thetrevorproject.org.
The Moran and Goebel Funeral will provide cremation services for Gary.
Condolences may be left to his family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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