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 06, 2009
    Alan Janney says:
    Ginny, I was shocked and sad to hear about Bob. You have my most sincere sympathy.

  • August 06, 2009
    Skip Coleman says:
    Theresa and I share your sorrow. Bob was a good medic, a great chief and friend. You are in our thoughts. Skip and Theresa Coleman

  • August 06, 2009
    Tom Mauter says:
    My deepest sympathies to Bob’s family. I met Bob when he transferred to Rogers High School where we were classmates and graduated together. I worked with Bob over a number of years at the Bier Stube. He was a great person to count as your friend and co-worker. Tom Mauter Santa Fe, NM

  • August 06, 2009
    ray carroll says:
    Dave an family - so sorry to see the sudden loss of your brother and loved one. Ray Carroll

  • August 06, 2009
    John Kolbeck says:
    I was shocked and stunned to learn of Bob's untimely death. Bob was my coach and mentor during the eighth grade back in 1965-1966. I knew him before as a Catholic Club lifeguard and enjoyed his smile. He drove me to Lexington,KY, Cleveland,Columbus,OH and Bloomington,IN. All to to get me to swim meets. I was swimming unattached and he got me in a little green MG. Bob was loved by all his co-workers, other swimmers and it was that smile that cheered us all. He will be greatly missed. Ginny my thoughts are with you and Brian you were lucky to have him as a Dad. I extend my deepest sympathy.