BARKER, Charles A. – Of Flushing, age 55, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 until the time of the Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Harold K. Polk, Jr. officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan Jarema for the creation of a trust fund for his grandchildren. Charles was born in Flint, Michigan on May 24, 1954, the son of the late Basil and Lucille (Katzur) Barker. Mr. Barker was employed by General Motors for approximately 30 years. Surviving are wife, Susan; children, Michelle and husband Mark Pierro, Charles Barker, Jennifer and husband Jeremy Gilbert, David Jarema, Beth and husband Patrick Cavanaugh; five grandchildren, Matthew, Blake, Madison, Gabriella and Lucinda; sisters and brother, Sue Foley, Ron and wife Jill Barker, JoAnn and husband Thomas Basel; several nieces, nephews and many good friends.