He was born May 25, 1944 in Scott County,Virginia the son of the late Stuart Mead Barker and Erma Turner Barker. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marcia Gene Barker.
William honorably served his country for 20 years in the United States Army until his retirement.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Janice Barker, Elizabeth Barker, Jimmy Barker, William M. Barker, Jr., Dottie Harris, Ken Murray,Greg Summers, David Johnson, and Carrie Johnson; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jo Leonard and Husband Danny W. Leonard, East TN, Helen Russell, Bristol, VA, and Ada Shearer of Bristol, TN; Brother, Bill Barker, Mendota, VA; two special fur babies, Teddy Bear and Little Bear and numerous other loving family and friends.
Reeves funeral home is assisting the family.