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1934 CSM 2012

CSM Jackie Lee Barker

October 26, 1934 — May 10, 2012

CSM Jackie Lee Barker, Ret., age 77, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors. Born in Seneca, KS, Mr. Barker was a 1952 graduate of Beatrice High School in Beatrice, NE. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 33 years of service. He was a 1973 graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy. During his military career, CSM Barker served as CSM for the Readiness Region 5 at Fort Knox and was also Post Sgt. Major at Ft. McPherson from 1979-1981. In 1968 he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. After his retirement, he became a military instructor at San Marcos Baptist Military School and was recalled to duty in 1990 for Desert Storm. CSM Barker was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was also Chairman of Activities Committee at Sunset Resort in AZ, where he resided with his wife, Clara. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Flossie Barker; brothers, Bob and Jim; sister, Betty and step-children, Butch and Jacky. Survivors include his wife, Clara Barker; daughter, Dawn Krahwinkel and husband, Anthony of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Patricia Tucker and husband, Jim of Beatrice, NE; sister-in-law, Carole Barker of Iowa; grandchildren, Alithea Corter-Bell and husband, Bryan of Los Angeles, CA, Samantha McGowan of Miles City, MT, Jonathan Milloy of Longview, WA and Brittany Lassle of Miles City, MT and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Please visit westcobbfuneralhome.com for a complete obituary and online guest book. Memorial contributions can be made to Army Community Services at Ft. Knox, 502-624-6291, Building 5101, 12th Armored Division Avenue

Fort Knox, KY 40121
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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