Henry W. Barker Sr.

1933 - 2017

Henry W. Barker Sr. obituary, 1933-2017, Waynesboro, VA

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Henry Barker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2017.

Henry Wilson Barker, Sr., 84, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Oak Grove Manor.
Mr. Barker was born September 2, 1933 in Augusta County, a son of the late Earl W. and Alma (Parr) Barker.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He retired from the former E. I. DuPont Company of Waynesboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Barker and a son, David Barker; two brothers, Charles W. Barker and Paul E. "Skeeter" Barker.
Survivors include a son, Henry Barker, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Waynesboro; two daughters, Donna Lee Garber and Debra Shifflett and husband Jeff all of Waynesboro; a sister, Mary E. Henderson and husband, Charles; nine grandchildren, Brian Barker, Chad Garber, Jason Barker, Stephanie Barker, Heather Shifflett, Brandon Barker, Kristi Sharp, April Wright and Tabetha Patterson and eleven great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 29, 2017 at Augusta Memorial Park with Ronald Strickler officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
The family wishes to thank the employees of Oak Grove Manor and Hospice of the Shenandoah for their loving care of Henry.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

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6 Entries

September 28, 2017

Mark and Twinkle Patterson

So sorry Henry for the loss of your dad

September 28, 2017

Eddie & Debbie Fitzgerald

Henry & Pat,
Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

September 27, 2017

Hugh Hensley

Sorry to hear of your loss

September 27, 2017

Tammy Warren

Barker Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your families! We Love You all so very much.
Robert & Tammy

September 27, 2017

Cathy Hall

I am so sorry to hear about the loss. I am a niece of Charles and Mary Henderson and adore them so I am very sad for their loss and yours. Goodbyes are hard.

September 27, 2017

Carolyn McDonald

Donna and Chad, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Sep

28

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Waynesboro

618 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980

Sep

29

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Augusta Memorial Park

VA

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Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Waynesboro

618 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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