Obituary for
James Rexford Barker
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Barker, James R. age 83 of Elkhorn,NE
Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Rex and Mary of Omaha, John and Brooke of Palmyra, NE and Thomas and Michelle of Port Charlotte, FL; daughters and sons-in-law Ann and Brian Miller of Papillion and Mary and Steven Thacker of Clinton, IA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister Patricia Brisbay of Pearland, TX; Visitation Tuesday noon to 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM. Wake Service at 7 PM all at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn; Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery; Memorials to the church or Open Door Mission; Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com
Reichmuth Funeral Home
21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222
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Life Story for James Rexford Barker
James Rexford Barker was born on March 28, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Rexford and Irene (Hendrix) Barker. He grew up in Omaha where he graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1952. As a young boy, Jim enjoyed riding his bike, gardening with his grandmother, swimming and caddying for his father. He worked his paper route for many years. Jim served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War.
Jim married Noreen Langan on June 7, 1958 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and they were blessed with five children: Rex, John, Ann, Mary and Thomas. Jim and Noreen raised their family in the Elkhorn area.
Jim worked in Seattle in the logging industry and on a fishing boat. After moving back to Omaha, Jim worked as a television repairman before starting Seat Cover Center of Nebraska. This was the pre-eminent auto upholstery business in Omaha for over 50 years. He retired from the business when he was 80 years old. Jim loved to tinker with antique cars, play golf, garden and mow the acreage where he lived. Jim and Noreen were active in the Elkhorn Jaycees and in many church activities at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a kind-hearted, trusting, and honest family man. Jim was hardworking, patient and enjoyed the holidays with the family. Jim enjoyed pasta dishes, a cold beer and Subway sandwiches.
Jim passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha follow surgery at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Rex and Irene and his wife Noreen. Jim is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Rex and Mary of Omaha, John and Brooke of Palmyra, NE and Thomas and Michelle of Port Charlotte, FL; daughters and sons-in-law Ann and Brian Miller of Papillion and Mary and Steven Thacker of Clinton, IA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister Patricia Brisbay of Pearland, TX;
