The SCDP joins all of Sumner County in mourning the loss of community leader and friend, Sheriff Bob Barker. Our prayers and condolences lie with Connie and all of Sheriff Barker’s family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time of loss. Sheriff Barker was a true public servant and leader. He protected and served all the citizens of Sumner County, displaying respect and compassion for all those whose lives he touched. His skillful management of all the diverse tasks of his office marked him as a man of integrity and intelligence. He will be missed by our entire community.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville with Most Reverend David R. Choby as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Gallatin Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday August 19th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday August 20th from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Family Heritage Funeral Home in Gallatin.
The family requests memorials be made to the The Bob Barker Fund at any Volunteer State Bank branch.