Forte_Baby Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 John Barker aged 29 sadly died yesterday. A familiar at Boundary Park home and away days a real character. Not everyone cup of the at times but ment no harm and there be many stories in years to come about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Don't know the chap, but 29 is no age. Thoughts are with family and friendsz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Good lad was Barker, Latics through and through. Always good fun on an away trip. RIP mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) I'm sure there are plenty of us with some funny stories about John but know is probably not the time, didn't think we were the same age. Sad news this RIP Edited February 1, 2017 by OAFCM35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyshireLatic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Didn't know the name but saw a picture on twitter and instantly recognised him. As has been said, bit of a character but in a good way, often asked about other scores at half time and saw him at plenty of games home and away. Sad loss at such a young age. RIP John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Knew the face of course but actually met him in the Upsteps a few weeks ago on a Friday evening. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 As forte says not everyone's cup of tea, never did me any harm. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardOafc Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Knew the face of course but actually met him in the Upsteps a few weeks ago on a Friday evening. Sad news. yeh what a shame rip, I often saw him in upsteps before a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Any idea what he died from? RIP Brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Sad. "You going to Port Vale in 3 and a half months?". RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Very sad news this, especially at his age. One of those who will definitely be missed around the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 As a few others have said didn't know him by name but recognised him from the pictures on Twitter. Always seemed sound! such a shame and no age at all! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 RIP Barker, was an ex Crompton House lad was always at home games and a lot of aways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Always stopped me to ask if I was taking my flag to whatever the next away game was... I've never had anything to do with any Latics flag! RIP Barker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis1976 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) He had fun, win loose or draw.Did not know the lad but watched him from afar on many occasion. R.I.P Edited February 1, 2017 by Haggis1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Always stopped me to ask if I was taking my flag to whatever the next away game was... I've never had anything to do with any Latics flag! RIP Barker Ha ha. A real sound lad. Used to play football together on Lees park growing up. Absolutely harmless and a true Latics fan. RIP John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 No age is a good age, but 29? RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Just read on Facebook his ashes where today scattered at Boundary Park fitting tribute for the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 18 hours ago, Forte_Baby said: Just read on Facebook his ashes where today scattered at Boundary Park fitting tribute for the lad. Run out of up boats for the day, but this is good to hear, as in life, he will be close to his passion in death. Cheers for this Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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