Merl “Reeves” Barker's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2018 in Bristol, Virginia

Merl “Reeves” Barker

June 30, 1929 - April 30, 2018 (88 years old)

Bristol, Virginia

Merl “Reeves” Barker's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2018 in Bristol, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home

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Merl “Reeves” Barker

June 30, 1929 - April 30, 2018 (88 years old)

Bristol, Virginia

Merl Barker Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merl Barker (Bristol, Virginia), who passed away on April 30, 2018 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Barker and Bertha Godsey Barker; his wife Marie Bowman of Barker; and his son Ronald Barker. He is survived by: his daughter Shiela Wambolt (Michael); his siblings, Fred Barker of Nat Barker and June Shaffer; and also Cathy Walsh (Charles). He is also survived by six granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home



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