Carmel Owen Barker Ii.

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Carmel Owen Barker II, 78 of Bradner, Ohio. He passed peacefully July 7, 2025 at 1:35 a.m. in Oregon, Ohio surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1946 in Charleston, West Virgina and graduated from St. Albans High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. and was a retired electrician by trade for Local 8 IBEW.

He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carmel had a special appreciation for the simple pleasures in life—he loved back rubs and foot rubs, and nothing brought him more joy than taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for rides on the tractor or playing cards with them. He took great pride in always beating everyone at Words with Friends, sharing jokes, and spending time on his favorite hobbies—photography and photo editing. He was also a big fan of classic western and war movies. Carmel had a deep love for music, especially Reba McEntire, Celine Dion, Elvis, and just about any country tune. He was known for saying, “I love both kinds of music—Country and Western.” Always stylish, Carmel could be found wearing a button-down shirt with a crisp white T-shirt underneath, dress shoes, and his signature slicked-back hair. We love you, Dad, Daddy, Drad, Daddio, Papa, and Grandpa.

Carmel is survived by his children; Cherry Moskal, Sandra (Isaac) Kirkman, Carmel (Shelley) Barker lll , and Serena Barker; grandchildren, Vincent, Samantha, Talia, William, Kristina (Mavrick), James (Kaylynn), Thomas, Kathryn, Kayla (Marcus), Sarah (Samantha), Chelsy, Brandon, Emily (Max), Elizabeth (Kyle), Angel, Phillip and Selena; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Dublin, Felicity, Triniti, Addison, Brooklyn, Kaiden, Bentley, Emmalyn, Namiah ,Jameson, Rieleigh, Jake, Amarli, Elara, Bo, Godric, Dakota, Mason, Marley, Braxton, Brynlee, Haisley, Kristin, Kennedy, Keegan, Elijah, Kingson, Emerson, Angelica, Alexander, Alachia, Braelyn, Adeline, Camilla, Ryder and honorary grandson, Timothy Tressler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmel and Phyllis Barker I., of St. Albans, WV and his wife, Susan.

A celebration of Carmel’s life will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 727 Lime City Road, Rossford Ohio, 43460. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.