James L. "Jim" Barker, 90, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.  Jim was born in Waynetown, January 29, 1932 to George and Hollis (Wilson) Barker. He married Patricia "Pat" Darrough on June 23, 1951 and she preceded him in death on September 6, 2016.

Jim graduated from Waynetown High School in 1951 where he played basketball and was a member of the track team.  He served in the National Guard and retired from R.R. Donnelley in 1993 after 42 years.

Jim was a member of the Waynetown Baptist Church, Elks, Eagles and Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, working in the yard, racing, especially being part of Jack French's sprint car pit crew and Purdue sports.  He and Pat liked to dance and attended many of the grandkid's sporting and school activities.

Surviving are:  daughters, Vicki Rush of Waynetown, Vanessa Homsher of Crawfordsville and Carla (Jim) Whitehead of Waynetown.  Grandchildren: Courtney (Chad) Buckles, Lindsey (Katie Harris) Rush, Jared (Courtney) Rush, Angie Homsher, Shawn Homsher, Brett (Angela) Whitehead, Chris Whitehead (fiancé Makhalea Young).  Great grandchildren: Bryant and Griffin Buckles, Addie Harris and Elle Rush, Sienna and Charlie Rush, Abby Homsher, Cameron and Kellen Whitehead.  In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, brother George "Jr." Barker, sister Sandy McDonald and son-in-law Wayne Rush.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 with funeral services following at 3:00 PM with Eric Runyan officiating at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Burial will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Waynetown Baptist Church.  Visit us online to sign the guest book or leave a condolence at www.familyandfriendsfh.com