Wade Hampton Barker Jr. of Kennett Square

Wade Hampton Barker Jr., 88, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Jan. 24, at his home. He was the husband of Joanne Parsons Barker, who died in 2016, and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Wade Barker Jr

Born in Yorklyn, Del., he was the son of late Wade H. Barker Sr. and the late Mary Jones Barker.

Mr. Barker was the assistant business administrator at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service.

He was a member of the Hamorton United Methodist Church, Hamorton, Pa.

Mr. Barker enjoyed going on yearly family trips to the beach, spending time with family and participating in and watching sports on television.

He is survived by one son, David S. Barker of Kennett Square; one daughter, Dianne B. Bramble of West Grove; two grandchildren, Rebecca Bramble and Christopher Bramble (Ashley) and two great-granddaughters.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his siblings W. Russell Barker, J. Richard Barker, Maxine Brown, Dorothy Alfree, and Evone Durborow.

You are invited to visit with his family from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Hamorton United Methodist Church, 1052B East Baltimore Pike (Route 1), Hamorton, PA 19348. His Memorial service will follow at 2:30. Burial will be private.

In memory of Wade, a contribution may be made to the Hamorton United Methodist Church at the above address or to the American Kidney Fund www.kidneyfund.org.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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