Thomas "Ike" Barker, age 89, of Electra, Texas passed away June 6, 2013 in the Electra Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Ike was born February 12, 1924 in Wilbarger County, Texas to Conrad Nicholas Barker and Lennie Caroline Hays Barker.

He and Bubbles Rawle were married February 8, 1942 in Frederick, Oklahoma.

He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army.

During the 1950's, Ike was a farmer. He then was employed by Natco for twenty-six years until his retirement in 1986.

He enjoyed roping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He also coached the Connie Mack League for several years and took teams to state competition. Ike delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his wife, Zelda "Bubbles" of Electra; four sons, Gary Barker and wife, Sharon of Holliday,Don Barker and wife, Sue of Whitesboro, Texas, Dale Barker and wife, Shirley of Duncan, Oklahoma, and Wendell Barker of Holliday; four brothers, Jimmy Barker and wife, Roberta of Duncan, Oklahoma, C.A. Barker and wife, Peggy Jean of Burkburnett, Texas, Weldon Barker and wife, Ana of Dallas, Texas, and Alvin Barker and wife, Sue of Humble, Texas; ten grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Elmo Barker, Jr. on August 14, 1974; two brothers, Billy and Bobby Barker; and one sister, Jeanie Armstrong.

The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 1107 South Bailey, Electra, Texas 76360 or to the charity of your choice.