Osborn Barker

Osborn "Oz" Gray Barker, 56, from Chiefland, Fl met face to face with Jesus on August 29, 2021 surrounded by his family that loves him dearly. Oz was born in Gainesville, Fl on December 24, 1964 to the late Cecil Gray Barker & Geneva Baird Turner. Oz loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, adored his family, and was so proud to serve his community. Oz attended Chiefland High School, graduating with the Class of 1982. Oz served as Director of Emergency Management of Levy County, owned Chiefland Aluminum, and for the past 13 years has served the people of Levy County as Property Appraiser. He was always involved and supporting community events. He was also very involved in the Rotary Club of Chiefland. Oz enjoyed being busy, he always had a project in the works. He loved hunting, fishing, traveling with his wife & family, and in his younger days playing recreational softball. Oz is survived by his wife of 35 years Lori Arrington Barker, his two children Lauren Phillips (Joshua Phillips), Zachary Barker (Madyson Feather), and his precious granddaughter Brynley Grace. He is also survived by siblings Earlene Crews, Bonnie Cleland (Robbie Cleland), Edwin Campbell (Jane Campbell), Grinnell Campbell (Joann Campbell), several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Osborns life will be held at First Baptist Church of Chiefland on Saturday September 4, 2021 at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations can be made to the following; Rotary Club of Chiefland, P.O. Box 932 Chiefland, FL 32644 Harmony Pregnancy Resource Center The ARC of Levy County, donations can be made directly to Capital City Bank Workshop Account or The ARC of Levy County Facebook. In light of our familys journey, we also encourage you to recognize a front line healthcare worker who puts their lives at risk to save our loved ones daily. Service will also be available on Facebook go to: First Baptist Church of Chiefland Knauff Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barker family in this time of transition. Memorial Service First Baptist Church Chiefland Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:00 AM 511 N Young Blvd Chiefland, FL 32626