Mr. Robert Barker, Jr.

January 2, 1950 - October 30, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” II Timothy 4:7 Mr. Robert Barker, Jr. was born January 2, 1950 in Breman, Georgia to the parents of Robert, Sr. and Ever Lee (Caldwell) Barker. He passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Robert was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved to BBQ, listen to his favorite music by Tupac, and help family and friends with painting and yard work. He graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1968”. He was formerly employed with General Motors Corporation, Saginaw Moving and Magic Kitchen. Robert was a faithful volunteer at First Ward community Center. Mr. Barker leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Share’ (Charles) Patrick of Saginaw, MI; one son, Tyree Smith of Austin, TX; five grandchildren, Tyreesha, Tyree, Jr., Tyree III, Tor’Reek Smith and Alexis Ewing all of Austin, TX; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Fifer, Rondalyn Barker and Mary Williams all of Saginaw, MI; one brother, Steven Barker of Saginaw, MI; nieces, Candase (Armond), Tonya, Marlette and Rhondella all of Saginaw, MI, Teva of Huntsville, AL, Betty, Thondella, Titancia and Anita of Grand Rapids, MI; nephews, Andre of Indianapolis, IN, Benjamin (Tanisha), David, Adrian, Garland, Reggie (Pamela), Terry and Frederick all of Saginaw, MI, Robert, Michael, Robbie and Isaac all of Grand Rapids, MI; special great-nephew, Terrance Johnson, Jr. “TJ”; one sister-in-law, Shirley Barker of Grand Rapids, MI; a number of cousins, too many to list; many other relatives and friends including special friends, Dorothy Keinon, Sheila Brewer, Stephanie Hines and Regina Dunn. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr. and Ever Lee Barker; sister, Margie Barnes; brother, Michael Barker; grandparents, Bessie and Mack Barker, and Emma Caldwell; aunt, Majorie Richardson. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Eddie Jackson. Visitation will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607 on Monday, November 9, 2020 Pastor Eddie C. Jackson will officiate.