Philip Barkley

March 22, 1935-February 4, 2023

Philip Barkley, age 87, passed away at his home in Sheridan, Indiana on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2023. Born March 22, 1935, in Tipton, Indiana, he was the son of the late Theodore M. and Elizabeth F. (Skelton) Barkley. He was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School, and worked as a draftsman for Tuttle Aluminum for 35 years. Philip had a love for design and was humbled to be able to put his mark on many churches throughout the years, including the Sheridan Bible Church and the Windfall Church. Philip was a 60-year member of the Sheridan Bible Church. He graciously served the congregation in many capacities, including Sunday school teacher, church secretary, and church trustee. Philip loved outdoor activities. He enjoyed bicycling, hunting, and fly fishing. By far his favorite activity was taking his grandkids to Pacers games. He always enjoyed the games, but the time spent with the grandchildren was the real treat. Philip is survived by his four sons, Daniel J. Barkley (Debbie) of Santiago, Chile, David L. Barkley (Tina) of Danville, Mark A. Barkley of Sheridan, and Andrew A. Barkley (Donna) of Delphi; daughter, Rebekah J. Barkley-Emry of Grand Blanc, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; brother, Arthur Barkley of Peru, Indiana; sister, Pauline Linger of Akron, Ohio; brother-in-law, Herbert Goodrich of Monterey, Tennessee; and sisters-in-law Janet Irene Martin of Kokomo, and Lori Barkley of Fishers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore M. and Elizabeth F. (Skelton) Barkley; son Paul Gilbert Barkley; brother, Timothy Barkley; sister, Janice Goodrich; son-in-law, Jim Emry; brothers-in-law, Robert Linger and James Martin; and by the love of his life, Carol Levee (Besser) Barkley on January 25, 2018. She and Philip were married on June 18, 1954. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Sheridan Bible Church, 1478 State Road 38, Sheridan, Indiana. Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Indiana. Reverend Daniel Barkley, Pastor Terry Cooper, and Pastor Harrell Wilson will be officiating. Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Sheridan Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Sheridan Bible Church.