HENDERSON-William Bailey Barker, Jr. 71, of Henderson, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Maria Parham Health.Born in Vance County on July 26, 1947, he was the son of Dorothy Owen Barker Elmore of Henderson and the late William Bailey Barker, Sr. and the step son of the late James Elmore, Sr.William was a retired foreman with Lewis Tree Service.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the J. M. White Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Frank Sossamon.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Vickie Guerrant Barker of the home; one sister, Barbara Stroud (David Hoke) of Manson; two brothers, James Elmore, Jr., (Connie) and Bobby Elmore of Henderson; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and great nephews.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 until 10:45AM at J. M. White Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vance County Animal Shelter, 1243 Brodie Road, Henderson, NC27537.