AUBURN – William Earl Barker Sr. went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 27.

He was born Feb. 6, 1941, in South Paris, the son of Leeland King Barker and Norma Scribner. He was raised in the Oxford Hills area. He met the love of his life Phyllis Pearl Lord and made her his wife on Feb. 6, 1965. Together they devoted their lives to their 16 children, 42 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

“Pa” was a gentle, loving man who could be seen out delivering food to people in need. He was an active member of the Grace Fellowship Church for more than 20 years. His music of praise will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pearl Barker; his children, Betty and husband, Ben, Phillip, Lee, Donny and wife, Tammy, Lenny, Patty and husband Fred, Shawn, Billy, Brian, Eric and wife, Toni, Cyebo and companion, Julie, Coley and wife, April, Carrie and husband, Bradley, Isaac and companion, Rachel, Elijah and companion, Michelle and Abraham and wife, Tanya; 42 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Leeland King Barker; and mother, Norma Scribner.