Marion Herbert "Tex" Barker

Funeral services for Marion Herbert “Tex” Barker, of Turley, were held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Turley Assembly of God in Tulsa, OK. Reverend David Head officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Brandon Barker, Chance Turley, Jason Turley, Riley Helton, Anthony Bargas, Jacob Downing, Stephen Hurst, and Hunter Rooks. Honorary casket bearers were Gary Talley, Ricky Ross, Kevin Ross, Levi Clark, Seth Clark, and Paul Clark.

Marion was born September 27, 1926 in Eastland, TX to David Elias and Mary Agatha (Todd) Barker. He passed away October 21, 2011 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 85.

Marion was a welder. He was a member of the Bluegrass Association. Marion enjoyed attending family get togethers, playing music and going fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Don Etta Barker of Turley; daughters, Barbara Bargas and husband Sebastian of Broken Arrow, Alice Hurst and husband Skip of Tulsa, and daughter Rhonda Andrews of Turley; son, David Barker and wife Abby of Tulsa; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary Barker; 2 brothers; 2 sisters, 1great-granddaughter, and 1 great-grandson.