Floyd William Barker

He was born April 14, 1938, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Henry Addington and Evie Lee Barker. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a maintenance mechanic foreman after almost 30 years of service. Floyd loved the outdoors and animals. A devout Christian, Floyd loved his church, Bethany Presbyterian.

In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Marian Kay Barker; brother and sister-in-law, Leland Wayne (Christine) Barker; two sisters, Phyllis Barker Jones and Eileen Barker Byrd.

Survivors include his daughter, Jill Barker Stewart; son, Steve (Leslie) Barker; grandson, Colin William Stewart; brothers, John (Dot) Barker and Gary (Cathy) Barker. Floyd is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at East Lawn Memorial Park with Steve Barker officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to arrive at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Floyd’s honor and memory to the Wounded Warriors Project and/or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Mr. Floyd Barker.