Henry Asa Baker

Posted on December 5, 2022

Henry Asa Barker, 85, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, in Perry.

He was born June 27, 1937, in Madison to Eustice Barker and Annie Belle Campbell Barker.

Henry lived a simple life. He enjoyed Florida State football games, John Wayne movies and all bluegrass music.

He was a Christian and was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist church.

He is a 1955 graduate of Hillsborough High School in Tampa.

Henry was preceded in death by: his parents, Eustice and Annie Belle Campbell Barker, and two nephews, Clarence Byers Jr. and Louie Edward Ivester Jr.

He is survived by: a daughter, Lisa Evans (Chad); three granddaughters, Sierra, Mariah and Hannah; two, great-grandchildren Aleric and Adalia; and four sisters, Carolyn Shives (David), Peggy Johnson, Gloria Mahaffey and Grace Warner; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at noon at Campbell-Harmony with Brother Lamar Aman officiating.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.