BARKER, William “Bud” – Of Flint, age 74, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.

 Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Great Lakes Baptist Temple, 2112 East Maple Avenue, Flint, Pastor David Chittenden officiating. Cremation has already taken place.

 Those desiring may make contributions to the family or Great Lakes Baptist Temple. Visitation 12 noon Thursday until the time of the service at the church.

 William was born in Flint, Michigan on March 23, 1935, the son of the late William A. and Ida (Reynolds) Barker. He married Susie Wollard in Flint.

 He was a member of Great Lakes Baptist Temple. He loved bird watching, pike fishing and hunting.

 Surviving are daughters, Penny and husband Joseph Alick, Wendy Barker and fiance’ Samuel Culhane and daughter, Rosemary; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia and husband Jack Williams; many nieces, nephews and friends.

 He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie and son, William Stormy Barker.