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Homer Leroy Barkley, age 73, of Lawrence, passed away February 22, 2013, in Topeka. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Baldwin City, Kansas, the son of Henry Leroy Barkley and Marie (Clary) Barkley.
He was a janitor for the University of Kansas in Lawrence for fifteen years retiring in 2003.
On November 17, 1961, Homer was united in marriage with Wilma Jean McEvoy in Ottawa, they later divorced. On October 30, 1970, Homer was united in marriage with Barbara Mellis in Miami, Oklahoma, they later divorced.
Homer is survived by a son, Earl Barkley and his wife, Ashlee, Topeka; daughter, Cathi Kitrell and her husband, Todd, of Holton; sister, Joy Thompson of Topeka; brother, James Barkley and his wife, Honey Bea, of Tulsa; eleven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City. Burial will follow at Prairie City Cemetery, Baldwin City.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Don Barkley
March 3, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
JOHN HINES
February 28, 2013
I just read about Homer passing. I am truely sorry to hear this and know we will be thinking of you all and are in our prayers. I know Frank and Julia feel the same as I do. We remember all the times we had at the farm growing up. Sure had some good times with all the family dinners.
Louis/Linda Tolbert
February 27, 2013
To the Family of Homer Barkley: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Homer was our neighbor. We will miss seeing the gold car go up the street. Rest in Peace Homer.
Brenda Owens
February 27, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Barkley's passing. He was a kind neighbor and generous with his time. I will miss his happy "Hello there young lady" and wave when I was on my way to work or just coming home.
EG
February 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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