Larry Barker

Larry Barker obituary, Rocky Face, GA

Larry Barker

Larry Barker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Homes on Jan. 22, 2026.
Larry Julian Barker, age 82, of Crandall, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Ridgewood Manor Healthcare surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Barker and Patricia Knox; his first wife, Georgia Barker; brothers-in-law, Bill Foster and Daryl Harris; and nephew, Anthony Harris.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Parrish Barker; his sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Kandy Barker, and Doug Parrish and Rita Conway; daughter and son-in-law, Dina and Billy Green; sister, Marsha Harris; grandchildren, Amber (Derek) Dockery, Aaron (Alex) Barker, Shelby (Jake) Bush, and Tyler Parrish; and great grandchildren, Landon Richards, Aidan Brock, Margo Bush, and Levi Bush; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the service time at 11:00 AM.

The funeral will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Noel Caldwell officiating.

Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.

Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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