BARKER, Luther Melvin

     Barker, Luther Melvin  Luther Melcin Barker, s son of Mr. & Mrs. Isah Barker was born south of versailles on April 11, 1888. At his deah he was 59 years old (1947).  He spent all but 2 years of his life in Versailles.  He belonged to Oak Grove Baptist Church, latter moving to Armstrong.  He married Miss Marie C. Dilli October 20, 1912.  She and their 9 children survive.  They are: Melvin Barker of Long Island, N.Y.; Donald Barker, Mrs Kenneth Diffenderiffie and Mrs. Dean Kays of Kansas City, Mrs. Paul Bonine of Versailles, Mrs. Sam cowan of La Crescenta, Calif: Billy and roy Barker of Corpus Christi, Etxas; Mrs. Oscar Erickson of Eureka, Kans.; 10 grandchildren survive; 2 sisters: Mrs W. J. Williams of Versailles and Mrs. Vera Addington of San Diego, Calif.
     His parents and 2 brothers prededed him in death: James and Corwin Barker.
     He was accidently shot by his .22 caliber rifle, made it to the doctors office and died there.
     Funeral in Baptist Church with the Rev. W.L. Bright officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery.