James A. Barker

He was born August 27, 1942, a son of the late Donald Leo and Mary Ella (Dowdy) Barker.

Mr. Barker was a retired machinist and attended Valley Baptist Church in Stuarts Draft.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Absher Barker; grandson James Barker and a sister, Ruth Roop.

Survivors include his three sons, Chris Barker and wife Crystal of Stuarts Draft, Tim Barker and partner Billy of New Orleans, Alex Barker and wife Candice of Barren Springs, Va., two brothers, Marvin Barker and wife Velma, Ron Barker and wife Ruth; sister, Carolyn Agnew and husband Ben; two grandchildren, Wyatt Barker and wife Savanna, Jenna Barker; three great grandchildren, Shawn Barker, Colter Barker and Jaxon Welch.

He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Valley Baptist Church, Stuarts Draft with Pastor Frank Hall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com