Richard L. "Dick" Barker Sr.

Richard L. "Dick" Barker, Sr., 85 of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Pardee Hospital after a brief illness. He was a son of the late John and Lula Barker and he was also preceded in death by a brother, John De Forest Barker, Jr.
He had been a resident of Henderson County for thirty years and had previously lived in Norfolk, VA. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a Sales Representative for Proctor and Gamble for thirty years, retiring in 1985. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mercedes "Dee" Barker; two daughters, Virginia Lyon Barker of the home, Diane Barker Coffman and her husband Robert of Woodbine, MD; one son, Richard Lee Barker, Jr. and his wife Holly of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Jenny, Erin, Marc, Lee, Nikki; a brother, James Edward Barker and his wife Caroline of Tuscaloosa, AL; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 3pm Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Pinecrest Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rhett Carson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2-3pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vocational Solutions by visiting www.tmcfunding.com
Please visit forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.