Carl Cecil Harker Jr., 69, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Born April 29, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, he was the son of Carl C. and Jean B. (Black) Harker. He was raised and received his education in Wichita, graduating from Wichita North High School in 1965. After school he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served in the Navy for four years and gained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Carl returned to the Wichita area where he made his career as a welder. He was a member of the Salvation Army, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carl enjoyed reading.
His family includes:
His brothers: Don Harker of Wichita; Tom Harker and wife, Corliss of Canton; and John Harker of Wichita.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Harker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September, 6, 2016 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Winfield. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established in Carl's name for the Salvation Army. Contributions may be made at the funeral home.