Elwood (Woody) C. Barker

Elwood (Woody) C. Barker , passed away suddenly Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the young age of 47.  He was born Saturday, February 27, 1971 in Middletown, Ohio.

Woody had an ear for music.  He was talented at playing the guitar and had a great voice.  Every year, he would host "Barkeroo," a music festival held at his home that family and friends always looked forward to -- 21 Pilots even played in his living room.

Having a very close relationship with his two daughters, they enjoyed training in martial arts together.  Woody was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying nature while hiking and mountain biking.  As a Systems Engineer at Mitsubishi, he shared his love of computer science, volunteering many hours with Code For Kids, a non-profit organization that promotes the education of children in coding, robotics, and other STEM-related skills.

Woody was preceded in death by: father, Donald Franklin Barker; and mother, Cinda (nee Emrick) Taylor.

Woody is survived by: daughters, Celeste Barker and Patience Barker; brother, Rick Barker; sister, Tamara Barker; nephew, Chad Barker; step-mom, Barbara Barker; as well as many other loving family members -- and friends he loved as family.

Please join the family in celebrating such an amazing man on Sunday, December 30, 2018 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040.

Woody touched many lives and the family looks forward to hearing your memories.  If you would like, please bring a picture for the family to keep.  These treasures will be placed in a scrapbook for the family to cherish.

Memorial donations may be directed to: CodeForKids.us