"Barker Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have had the honor of working for Bob at Barker Educational Services for the past 4 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jay Vratny, B.E.S.T. employee"
In loving memory of
Robert Barker
June 17, 1963 - April 5, 2012
Newport, RI - Robert Hatton Barker, Jr., 48, of 529 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. He was the husband of Catherine Morton Barker. Born in Chicago, IL, on June 17, 1963, he was the son of Nina Feggestad Barker of Highland Park, IL, and the late Robert H. Barker, Sr. Bob graduated with a BS from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He worked for 20 years for the University of Phoenix rising to the level of Executive Vice President, before starting his own company 7 years ago, Barker Educational Services Team B.E.S.T.. Bob was family-oriented, very charitable and philanthropic, very sociable and was a loyal friend to many across the country. Bob will be remembered for his humor, singing, and his love of family and friends. Besides his mother, and his wife of 20 years, Katie, he is survived by his children, Brendan Barker and Amanda Barker of Newport, RI, his siblings, Paul Barker of Phoenix, AZ, Tracy Barker of Highland Park, IL and Heidi Blankenship of Bellevue, WA. He was predeceased by his brother, Eric Barker.Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012, from 4-7pm in the Hambly Funeral Home, Brick House, 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport, RI.His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 8:30 am from the Hambly Funeral Home, Brick House, 30 Red Avenue, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to BU Medical Center, Amyloidosis Treatment and Research Program, at www.bu.edu/amyloid/.
Tributes
"You were a wonderful manager and I will always remember your support and kindness at UOP and in the world outside. God bless you and care for your family. You will be missed!"
"Rob, the world is a better place because of you. The entire Gould family will cherish the many memories of your kindness, your ability to electrify the room with bold personality and laughter, and the fact that you always made us feel that things were okay, no matter the challenges."
"God Bless you my long time friend...i have missed you and will miss you more now. You've taught me many things. I will never leave a friendship on hold ever again. We love you Bob. Thank you from Lisa, Charlie and Cashlin. Cashlin says you are safe and say hi to Uncle Steve - "poopy head""