Lloyd L. Barker, Jr.

Lloyd L. Barker, Jr. age 57, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 8:35 pm on Saturday June 24, 2023, at his residence.  Born on February 27, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of Lloyd L. and Martha (Scott) Barker, Sr.

He attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1984. 

Lloyd was a lifelong truck driver for the Teamster’s Local #414

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farm work, motorcycles, and anything sports related.  Lloyd was always very athletic, and even received the most athletic award in fifth grade.  He was an avid fan of I. U. Basketball, New York Yankees Baseball, and Chicago Bears Football.

Survivors include his children Kyle Barker, Kelsey (Garrett) Adams, and Lacey Barker; grandchildren Brantley Barker, Brenyn Barker, and Jeremiah Adams; siblings Tonya (Mike) Warner, Tammy (Todd) Kinsey, Shannon (Kevin) Benson, Billie (Larry) Desormeaux, Kim (Paul) Shinn, Keith (Diane) Kuehner, and David (Pam) Kuehner; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd L. Barker, Sr., mother Martha Kuehner, stepfather David Kuehner and sons Ryan Barker and Brody Barker.

A celebration of life to honor Lloyd’s life will be held on Saturday July 29, 2023, from 5:00-11:00 pm at 6751 North McConnell Road, Columbia City.

Memorial contributions in memory of Lloyd may be made to 88 Foundation or Brody Barker Math Scholarship.

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