TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for BARKER, DONALD FRANCIS 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2016

Died: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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BARKER, DONALD FRANCIS 

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Donald Francis Barker, age 89, entered the presence of God on December 6, 2016. 

He was born on August 12, 1927 to Richard Hobbs and Marie Blanchard Barker. He 
was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucie Rivers Russell Barker; his 
parents, his brother Richard, Jr.; and sisters, Marie Ware and Sally Licalzi. 

He is survived by his brother, Robert and sister, Mary Frances Schneider; sons, 
Donald, Jr. and Stephen; daughters, Mary Bried, Roberta Schroeder and Lucie 
Berryhill; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

A resident of Lockport, LA for most of his life, Donald was a loyal member of 
Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a local businessman (Lockport Sales and 
Service, Rentalease), a past president of the local Rotary Club, and supported 
and participated in many community activities.

He was involved in the Louisiana Automobile Association in several capacities, 
including serving as Chairman of the Board (1981-82) and as Chairman of the 
LADA Self-Insurers Trust Fund from its inception in 1982 to 2001. An avid 
golfer, he helped establish the Sugarland Golf Course in Matthews, LA and was a 
long-time member.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Friday, 
December 16, at 11:00 am, with visitation from 9:00-11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's name to Holy Savior 
Catholic Church or the Alzheimer's Association .

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