Roger Lester Barker

Roger Lester Barker obituary, Lebanon, VA

Roger Lester Barker

Roger Barker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens Funeral Service - Lebanon on Aug. 9, 2024.

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Roger Lester Barker, age 88, of Lebanon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born on April 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Lester Thomas and Mary Boyd Barker.
He retired from the Jewell Smokeless Coal Company and was a brick mason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Barker; brother, Tom Barker; granddaughters, Aliza Barker and Aria Deel.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Deborah Bailey Barker; children, Roger Barker and wife Suzie, Gina Barker, Stephen Lester Barker and wife Ashley Davis, Eric Scott Barker and wife Mysteria "Charm", Angel Nicole Barker and husband Jonathan Deel, and Summer Rayne Barker; 16 grandchildren; sister, Rebekah Musick and husband Gary; brother, David Earl Barker and wife Gail.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Barker, Eric Barker, John Deel, Jeremy Mounts, William Johnson, and Jim Rasnake.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, in the Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Larry Blevins and Elder Bennie Blevins officiating.
Interment will follow at Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Share condolences with the Barker family at www.owensfuneralservice.com.
Owens Funeral Service, 7 Tate Ave., Lebanon, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
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