David Alpha Barkley Obituary 2010 - Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes

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August 19, 1927 — December 15, 2010

David Alpha Barkley, 83, of Sevierville, Tennessee and formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. He was born on August 19, 1927 in Monroeville, Indiana to Alpha Barkley and Florence (Foust) Barkley, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Jovetta Barkley. David was the owner and operator of Barkley Tires in Wears Valley, Tennessee and attended the Valley View Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Barkley of Sevierville, daughter, Lovetta (Donnie) Spangler of Sevierville, daughter, Cathy (Tim) Rimel of Sevierville, brother, Donald (Linda) Barkley of Decatur, three grandchildren; Joshua, Kaitlin & Luke Rimel and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Valley View Baptist Church in Wears Valley. Funeral services will be conducted following visitation at 7 p.m. with Rev. Preston Joslin officiating. The family will also receive friends from 12 (noon) to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur followed by a committal service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bob Shook officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund, 2219 Little Cove Road, Sevierville, TN 37862-8519.

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