On April 20, 2011 John Barker, beloved son of Irene and the late John W. Barker; loving husband of Ruth Barker (nee Perrella); dear father of Carolyn Carlino and Julie Barker DeMario; dear grandfather of John T. DeMario, Andrew J. Carlino and Sophia E. Carlino; loving brother of Kathleen Marie Barker; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) Tuesday and Wednesday 3-5 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mr. Barker"s name to Special Olympics of Maryland at somd.org