George Edward Barker, 95, of Marshall, passed away July 29, 2014 in Marshall, TX. He was born November 26, 1918 in Bristol, Conn. to Edward Barker and Annie Conway Barker. Mr. Barker was retired from Echlin-Dana, an auto parts maker, as a supervisor. He married Theresa Goclowski in 1945 in Bradford, Conn. Mr. Barker served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marshall, American Legion Post 83 of Branford, Conn., Marshall Art League and the Shreveport Art Club. George Edward Barker is survived by his wife, Irene Janyssek Barker of Marshall; his daughters, Georgia Barrows and Rita Weted, both of Branford, Conn.; grandchildren, Yvonne Andrews and Jason Weted, both of Branford, Conn; great grandchildren, Ryan Andrews and Aubrey Weted, both of Branford, Conn; sister, Mary Briggs of Branford, Conn; nephew, Stewart Briggs of Branford, Conn; step-daughter, Theresa Burkes of Boise, Idaho; and step-son, Dr. Joe Beaman of Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Goclowski Barker; son, William Barker; brother, Clarence Barker; father, Elwood Barker; and mother, Annie Conway Barker. The family requests memorials be sent to St. Josephs Catholic Church School, 2307 South Garrett, Marshall, TX 75672.