- Date Of Birth: July 22, 1955
- Date Of Death: August 15, 2018
- State: Michigan
Donald L. Barker, Jr. 63 of Niles, passed away from natural causes at his home.
Donald was born on July, 22, 1955 in Iaeger, West Virginia to the late Donald L. and Dorothy (Horne) Barker, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his brother William R. Barker and a grandson, Cameron Maust.
On June 24, 1978 in South Bend, he married the former Karen Asire.
Donald is survived by his wife Karen, their children; Jessica Barker of Three Rivers, Donald L. (Kylie) Barker, III of Edwardsburg, Laura (Anthony) Borsa of Bourbon, IN., and Lisa (Scott) Saunders of Niles, grandchildren; Wesley, Taylor, Emily, Isabella, Melissa, Donald IV, Rachael, Jacob, Gwyneth, Audrey, Maddie, Allen, Corey and Ashley. He is also survived by his sister, Jennifer (Michael) Young of Granger and his sister-in-law, Sarah (Brady) Rousch of Buchanan.
Donald was a 1973 graduate of Buchanan High School. He then honorably served in the United States Air Force. Donald received honors as a Security Specialist and for his Combat Skills in Terrorism. Returning to Niles, he has worked at French Paper Company for the past 38 years. He was a lifetime member of Bend of the River Conservation Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
