Robert “Bob” Edward Barkman

May 30, 1946 - August 4, 2009
Robert “Bob” Edward Barkman

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Robert “Bob” Edward Barkman, 63, of Waterford Leland died Tuesday August 4, 2009 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife of 27 years Virginia “Ginny” Barkman and their son Brian Barkman of the home; mother Margaret Saunders Barkman of Wilmington, brother David Barkman and wife Sharon of Wilmington and Fred Barkman of Toledo, Ohio. Also surviving are his mother-in-law Mary Agnes “Mac” and husband Carl Nickels of Ft. Myers, FL.

Bob was born in Queens, NY May 30, 1946 and was predeceased by his father Francis Elwood Barkman and father-in-law Donald Timony. Bob and Ginny relocated to Wilmington in 1996 after Bob retired from the city of Toledo where he served as the Battalion Fire Chief for many years. He also served his country faithfully in the United States Army.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be conducted 10:00 A.M Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Burgaw. He will be buried in the family plot at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. The family will see friends after the service at the Pavilion at the Reserves in Waterford.

The family request memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • August 05, 2009
    Susan Hanna says:
    Ginny, I was so saddened to hear of your husband's death. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan

  • August 07, 2009
    Bing and Ed Edwards says:
    Dear Ginny, Illness has kept me away from visiting you at this time, but know we love you and share your sadness. At your convenience we will see you soon. If there is anything we might do to assist, please please call us With love, Bing and Eddie Edwards

  • August 06, 2009
    rebecca dockstater says:
    Dear Ginny and Family I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rebecca Dockstater

  • August 06, 2009
    Vince and Sandy Siligato says:
    We were both shocked and saddened to learn of Bob's passing. We will certainly miss seeing Bob in the backyard lovingly tending his plants and cooking on the grill. Ginny and Brian, our hearts go out to you. May God hold you both close in the coming weeks.

  • August 06, 2009
    Beryl Mehurg says:
    Ginny, I am so sorry about the death of your precious husband. If you ever need a friend or just someone to talk to, please know I am here for you. Your family is in my thoughts. With deepest sympathy, Beryl