Barry D. Barker, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.
In honor of Barry’s request, a private graveside service was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church.
Barry was a good father, husband and was very hardworking. He always provided for his family.
He was preceded I death by his parents, Dock Barker and Leatrice Pryor Brown.
Barry is survived by his wife of 19 years, Deborah Barker; daughter, Jennifer Barker Flippen and husband, Henry; sister, Teresa Burton; half-sisters, Tracey Brown Johnson, Amber Jarrell, Lori Manns; half-brothers Rex Brown Timmy Barker and Wesley Barker; special friends, Bill and Robin Pegram.
Barry will be loved and missed by his family and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320

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