Bob G. Harker, 90, of Seymour, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Born June 30, 1934, in Bartholomew County, he was the son of Thomas Harker and Genevieve (Meyers) Harker. He married Marjorie (Shackle) on June 5, 1953 and she preceded him in death in February 2016.
Survivors include 1 daughter- Sherri (Curt) VanNatta; siblings- Richard Harker of Arizona, Marilyn Clark of Shelbyville, Melody Welsh of Arizona, T.W. Harker of Shelbyville; 7 grandchildren- Christie Snow, Kevin McDonald, Kyle McDonald, Kimmie Hanschew, Karen Perry, Kelly Web, Jeremy Brandenburg; and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Gary Harker, infant Roy Thomas Harker, infant Beverly Joyce Harker, daughter Terri Lee McDonald, grandchild Chelsea McDonald and sister Carolyn Wiley.
Bob had lived in Seymour for 10 years after previously moving from Shelbyville. He was a self-employed farmer for many years and was a self-employed independent contractor for Harker Construction for many years, retiring in 2008. Bob was a member of Waldron Baptist Church and St. Paul Kiwanis. Bob was very family oriented and loved spending time with his family and friends. He and Marjorie loved traveling with friends on their motorcycle, traveling all over the United States.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Robert Franklin officiating.
Burial will be in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday from noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
