James BARKER Obituary

Jim, RIP my friend it was great knowing someone like you , so confident and direct in whatever you did, knowing you over the 42 years in the livestock industry was a pleasure .

A man of the people with a mindset to build a future for so many...Class Act Big Jim

My thoughts are with you all. I found Jim Barker to the most down to earth guy. It was a pleasure for myself and my late hsuband David to work for him. R.I.P

RIP Jim. You were a true gentleman and always so kind. You have created so much for the Transport industry. Sleep well up there! xx

thanks for all the years. many miles under our belts.
condolences to all the family.
Johnny Sannard

All my love to aunty Bev and family. I will always remember that cheeky grin

I never met Jim but by all accounts was a great guy,thank you for creating a great NZ company and keeping the dream alive for a lot of drivers and transport workers .may you rest in peace Jim. condolences to Family

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU BEV AND FAMILY. JIM WAS SUCH A KIND AND CARING PERSON WILL BE MISSED BY US. HOWARD AND LEANNE

The Directors and Shareholders of Bonaparte Properties Ltd pass on their condolences to Beverley, and the family.
Jim was an astute business man and great negotiator. He leaves a great legacy
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Sending you all our love at this sad time Bev and whanau I remember when dad would speck highly of Jim as we where growing up Jan and Wiki Cooperand whanau

Wee Jimmy, A real gentleman, visionary, forward thinker and very astute business man. Will be a long time before he is ever forgotten in the transport industry

Jim you was the trucking legend of New Zealand and so glad I met you and work for your company . R I P mate and lots of love goes out too Bev and family . Keith Eltringham ( Muskrat ) Truck 532

Thoughts go out to the barker family in this sad time, thank you Jim for taking the time out to talk to your employees as you knew who each one was and what they did in your company and that is what makes a good business. Rip big guy my thoughts go out too the Freightlines team also.

A true legend of the transport industry lost but never forgotten, rest easy now Jimmy.

A true visionary in the transport industry of New Zealand survived by his family and legacy he bought to transportation in New Zealand.

What a man you were Jim and always will be.I am so glad that I worked for you I have in Joyed working for you for the last 15 years rest in peace .my condolence to Bev and the whole family Kearnsy Truck 782

our heartfelt love at this time of your loss you are well thought of by Mike and myself it has been a privilege to have been a part of your family through your business thank you for the memories rip big man