He is survived by his children, Nancy Russell, Cheryl Warner and husband Tony, Debbie Wilkerson and husband Charles, William (Billy) Lewis Barker, Jr. and wife Jill, Nevon Mahoney and husband Bill; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Starr and husband Marvin, Geraldine Lowe; best friend, Bill Coverdale and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2:30 PM in Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com