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Teddy "Shark" Randolph Barkley Jr., 91, of Parkton, Maryland, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1932, in Whitmer, West Virginia, to Teddy Sr. and Sylvia Barkley.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Gail Barkley (nee Nelson); his son, Steven Barkley (Robin) of Parkton, Maryland; two grandchildren, Jonathan Barkley (Kay) of Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Dr. Rachel Barkley of Medford, Massachusetts; and brother, Jake Barkley (Mary) of Elkins, West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Nell Tingler, Aileen Rachel Wolfe and Jerome Calhoun.
Shark served his country in the United States Air Force before beginning a career at Conoco, where he worked for 30 years. He later moved to Parkton to be closer to family and enjoyed many fulfilling years of retirement. He was a devoted Mason of more than 60 years and achieved the prestigious 33rd degree in Scottish Rite Masonry. He was member and Past Master of Washington Lodge 3 and a Boumi Shriner.
A funeral service will be held at Whitmer United Methodist Church, Whitmer, West Virginia, on Monday, Jan. 15, at noon, with a gather preceding the service, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a cause that was close to his heart.
The Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Barkley family at this time.