Barkley, James Elmer 1932-2013

BARKLEY, MOFFITT, WALKER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 4/4/2013 at 16:19:10

James Elmer Barkley (February 7, 1932 - April 3, 2013)

Barkley, James, Elmer, 81, of Andover, passed away, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

James was born February 7, 1932, to Francis and Violette (Moffitt) Barkley in Green Castle, Missouri. He graduated from Kansas Newman University with his business degree. James married Roberta Elaine Walker on August 31, 1951, in Newton, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 2012. He retired as a Major from the Air Force, and was a Vietnam War Veteran. James worked as Boeing contract negotiator.

He is survived by his sons, James (Kathy) Barkley of Wichita, Mike (Carol) Barkley and Dennis (Larita) Barkley all of Haysville, daughter, Linda Atkins (James Ryan) of Augusta, and son, Daniel Barkley (Laura Brown) of Andover; sisters, Alpha (Don) Walker of Monrovia, California and Debra Barkley (James Atkins) of 29 Palms, California; good friend Mary Glamann of Derby; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; and an infant brother Hugh Barkley.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral will be at Prairie Hills Baptist Church, 11454 SW Highway 54, Augusta, Kansas 67010, on Monday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Bruno Township Cemetery, Andover.

A memorial has been established with Prairie Hills Baptist Church, 9959 SW Pampas Road, Augusta, Kansas 67010, or in care of the funeral home.

Dunsford Funeral Home & Crematory, 201 East Fifth Avenue, Augusta, Kansas 67010, (316) 775-6363, www.dunsfordfh.com