John C. Barkley

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John C. Barkley, 83, of Wyanet, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. John was born on September 2, 1930 in Wyanet to John Calvin and Pearl (Johnson) Barkley. He married Carolyn Fiste on August 17, 1974 in Wyanet. He graduated from Wyanet High School and served in the United States Army. John was a retired rural mail carrier for United States Post Office, gas and service station owner, businessman and member of the school board in Wyanet. He was a member of the American Legion in Princeton, VFW in Wyanet and Rural Letter Carriers Association. Survivors include his wife Carolyn of Wyanet; four sons, Michael Barkley of Wyanet, Kelly (Marianna) Barkley of Princeton, Steven (Susan) Cruse of Windsor, WI and Ronald (Lisa) Cruse of Geneva; one daughter, Julie (Tim) Farraher of Princeton; two brothers Arnold “Jim” Barkley of Peoria and Bernard “Bunk” Barkley of Washington, IL; one sister, Thershea Warren of Cuba, IL; eight grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gerald Barkley and Donald Rhea; and one sister, Judy Young. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the American Legion in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Quinton Barkley, Kari Colvin, Jon Colvin, Matthew Cruse, Jake Farraher and Braxton Cruse. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Farraher, Alyssa Cruse, Dexter Cruse, Raelyn Colvin, Ella Colvin and Macy Barkley. On line condolences may be sent to Grant-Johnson Funeral Home at www.grant-johnsonfh.com

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  1. I thought that this may be easier than it is, not so. You are not able to hear me now however I can not express in words how much I thank you for everything you have taught me. I never asked, however I just only hope you were proud. You will be sorely missed, but never forgotten…….

  2. Carolyn, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers to get you through the days ahead.

  3. Dear Carolyn and family, our sympathy, prayers and love are sent to you at this very difficult time.

  4. So sorry for you loss. john was a great man and loved to play cards at the Princeton Legion. Sympathy to all the family.

  5. Dear Carolyn,
    I send my deepest sympathy to your and your family. May the love of your family and friends give you the support you need. You are in my prayers.

  6. Carolyn – Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You’re in our thought nd prayers.

  7. Dear Carolyn,

    May the Lord watch over you and your family in this sad time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Sincerely,

    Richard

    PS: I have put up John’s obituary on our class web site for all our “56ers” to view.

  8. Sorry to see John passed away. Just had dinner with him, Carolyn, Kelly, Marianna and my two brothers Frank and Robert on July 4th at Kelly’s home in Princeton. Enjoy everyday as death surprises us all when we least expect it. I am glad to have spent time with family in my visit to Princeton and enjoyed John’s company at the BBQ. Hope all will go well in the next week and family members can join together again in John’s memory.

  9. John was a great pal. I love and have known the Barkleys all my life. Carolyn, you and family will be in my prayers.

  10. Uncle Johnny you will be missed thank you for all that you did for me and great memories OF when I was a kid to my adult life I love you Aunt Carolyn I love you and will be praying for all of you

  11. prayers and condolences to all the Barkley family, especially to our brother inlaw Kelly. may you find comfort in the days ahead from your loved ones and from the memories of the time you shared together.

  12. So sorry to hear news we will be at Nancy Jo’s this week but your family is certainly in our prayers

  13. So very sorry & we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts & prayers in the days ahead.

    Dick & Sandee Halberg

  14. Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about John. Am happy though that you have a large Family to surround you and help you at this time. Thinking about you and hurting for you. Look forward to seeing you soon.

  15. Carolyn – So saddened to hear about Uncle Johnny. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s never easy to lose someone you love – take each day as it comes, allowing yourself time to grieve and re-live your precious memories. Love you, Roxie

  16. So sorry Carolyn, Kelly and Marianna for your loss. Its never easy to lose someone that you love. Our thoughts are with you.

  17. Carolyn and family, So sorry to read of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God walk beside you in the difficult days ahead.

  18. Since I have said my last goodbyes I sit with an empty void in my heart. I will miss the “friendly discussions” we had when I disagreed with you and Kelly telling me every Sunday morning “I am going to Wyanet” meaning he was going to visit you. John,you, filled a void for me since my parents had passed away. You gave me a gift the kids and I will look after. Kelly,myself,Quinton,Kari, Jon, Raelyn,Ella and Macy love you and will miss you!


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