James Oliver "Jim" Barkley

James Oliver "Jim" Barkley, 82, loving husband, grandfather, brother and uncle left this earth on March 31,2025 to be with the Lord.

Jim was born on October 28, 1942, in Macon, Georgia to the late Mildred Barkley and James Edward Barkley. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1962. Jim devoted his career to serving the City of Warner Robins for thirty-nine years from 1965-2004, first serving for the Fire Department for twenty-six years and then working for the Warner Robins Vehicle Department for thirteen years, retiring in 2004. He truly loved the City of Warner Robins and its history. He loved gardening, thrift storing, fishing, BBQing, his many animals throughout the years and of course, music (especially Elvis). Jim was also an artist drawing many pictures of his family and nature. He was also a devoted member of First United Methodist Church and volunteered in their food pantry. His presence will be missed by those who loved him. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Patricia Barkley, his sister, Emily Basting of Warner Robins and his brother, John David Barkely of Warner Robins.

His memory will forever be treasured by his step-children, Kimberley Haire Tonge (64) of Chico, CA and Scott Haire (61) of Chico, CA; step-grandchildren Amelia Patricia Tonge (29) of San Luis Obispo and William Scott Tonge (27) of Reno, NV.

Visitation with Jim’s family will be held Thursday, May 15,2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the funeral service immediately following. Jon Brown will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to First United Methodist Church at 205 N Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093.

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