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George Charles Barker III

George Barker Obituary

July 12, 1963 ~ January 11, 2010 George Charles (Chuck) Barker III, died peacefully at his home in Salem, Va., on Monday, January 11, 2010. He is survived by his parents, George and Betsy Barker; two brothers, David Barker and Lewis Barker and his wife, Christine, and their children, Jonathan, George Bernard and Cecile; along with numerous relatives and friends. Chuck graduated from Salem High School, attended the University of Virginia for two years and graduated from Roanoke College with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. He was presently employed by Quickway Stores in Salem. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements for the family are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Salem Animal Shelter, 1301 Indiana Street, Salem, Va. 24153.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2010.

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Matthew Light

February 6, 2010

WE are so sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers always!

Love,

Matthew, Jenny, Emma Light

Debbie King

January 31, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Ballou

January 16, 2010

Dear Barker family,

I will never know the your pain in the loss of Chuck.

He was one of my best friends, and a better friend I could not ask for. He helped me through some bad times when no one else would.

Please know that a part of Chuck will always live within me.

Lloyd Lowder

January 15, 2010

Chuck, I am so sorry that I missed you. My name is Lloyd. My son worked with you at Surf and Turf. He respected you so much and cared about you deeply as so many others. You were, and still are, a great influence for us. I know that my son is telling you this in person. THANK YOU for all that you have done for us. To George and Betsy, I want to let you know that your son was a GREAT person. He was so close and a big inspiration to my son for what a hard working person should be. We all loved Chuck. Words cannot express what a loss you are going through. You are in our prayers. Thank you for everything Chuck. Signed, Lloyd, Kelly, Mary Jo and especially Gene Lowder.

Ruth Traficanti

January 15, 2010

Dear George, Betsy,David Lewis & family, I am so sad to read of the loss of your son. I know what you are going thru because my oldest daughter Kim died May 23'09. The loss of a child is the greatest loss anyone can experience. You all are in my prayers and I pray that our sweet Jesus Christ will give you the comfort that you so richly need at this difficut time and in the months & years that are before you. God Bless you & your family. Life your lives so that one day you may all be together again in Gods Kingdom that he has prepared for us that accept his son Jesus as our Savior. Sincerely, Ruth Perdue Sturgill Traficanti

Regina Norman

January 15, 2010

Dear Barker Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Regina Norman

January 14, 2010

Dear George, Betsy, David, Lewis and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayer during this very difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you and I pray for your comfort and peace. God, your memories of Chuck, and the deep rooted love of your family will carry you through.
My love,
Pat Ferris (formally Harris)

January 14, 2010

George and Betsy,
Dean and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Just do not know what to say except we are sorry and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Dean and Ann Cranwell

Herbert Patrick

January 14, 2010

David and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Joseph Zitarelli

January 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Anderson

January 14, 2010

George and Betsy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son. You two are such special individuals so I know Chuck had to be very special too.
With deepest sympathy.

Joe and Jane Crockett

January 14, 2010

George and Betsy,
Words cannot express how sad we are to hear about Chuck. We cannot come tomorrow, but will keep you and the family in our prayers.

Sherri Sledd-Parrish

January 14, 2010

The Barker Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. Please know that your family are in my prayers.

Byron & Nancy Yost

January 14, 2010

George, Betsy and Family,

You have our prayers and deepest sympathy from Florida. Sorry we cannot be there.

Frances Gaylor

January 14, 2010

Betsy - Know that I am so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered in your son's passing. You and your family are in my prayers during this very difficult time . Frances Daugherty Gaylor

Shirley Sprouse

January 14, 2010

Dear George, Betsy, Lewis, David and family- I know you are in shock and as the days go by let God help you through this tramatic time. I know the pain will never go away but it will dull and each day will get easier. It's and awful thing to lose a child, God must have needed him. Each day I hold on to that fact when I thing of my Jeff, 1/13/ was 12 years. My prayers are with you God love you and your family.

January 14, 2010

george and betsy, my heart goes out to you and i'm truly sorry for your loss. remember that god dosen't close one door without opening another one. mama called me early this morning to majke sure i checked the paper. if there is anything fred and i can do you know we will. love fred and michele

Bobbie Pettus

January 14, 2010

Uncle George and Aunt Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck will always be in my heart. I will always remember the things that he did that would make me laugh and the last really good time we had with him was at the haunted cave. He carried Heather through the whole tour because she was crying and so scared. You all will always have a special place in my heart and remember he's in a better place and we will all meet again someday.
Love,
Bobbie Jo

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