Donald C. Barkley, 81 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Adams Memorial Hospital following an illness lasting one year. He was born on Tuesday, January 14, 1930 in Allen County, Indiana the son of the late Alpha M. Barkley and the late Florence A. (Foust) Barkley. He married Linda L. Smalley on October 24, 1958 in rural Berne, Indiana. Donald was a member of Mt. Zion United Brethren Church. He retired as an auto salesman for Morningstar Auto Sales following many years of service. Surviving are his wife, Linda L. Barkley of Decatur, Indiana, daughter, Alice McCauley of Paulding, Ohio, son, Perry D. Barkley of Decatur, Indiana, son, Jerry T. (Sheree) Barkley of Berne, Indiana, three grandchildren; Carla (Brian) Morris, Cory Hileman and Grace Barkley & one great-grandson, Keller Morris. Preceding Donald in death was one brother, David A. Barkley on December 15, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Robert Shook officiating. Interment will follow in the Mohr Cemetery, Van Wert County, Ohio. Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon on Saturday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Preferred memorials are to Mt. Zion United Brethren Church or the donor's choice.
