OBITUARY

Robert Lee Barker

June 3, 1941April 13, 2019
Obituary of Robert Lee Barker
Robert Lee Barker, Sr., 77, of Axton passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born in Pittsylvania County on June 3, 1941 to Oscar Barker, Sr., and Elsie Burnett Barker. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Robert “Robbie” Lee Barker, Jr.; five sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Nellie Wilson Barker; daughters, Susan Barker Nichols, Donna Barker Underwood and husband, Coy; son, Jonathan Lee Barker and wife Shannon; sister, Viola Barker Compton; brother, Oscar Barker, Jr.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; also his special friend and hunting buddy, Corky Corcoran. Mr. Barker retired from East Gate Development and attended Axton Baptist Church. He loved hunting and fishing. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at McKee-Stone Chapel and will be officiated by Pastor Tony Lundy. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

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  • FAMILY

  • Oscar Barker Sr. Father (deceased)
  • Elsie Burnett Barker Mother (deceased)
  • Robert "Robbie" Lee Barker Jr. Son (deceased)
  • Nellie Wilson Barker Wife
  • Susan Barker Nichols Daughter
  • Donna Barker Underwood Daughter
  • Coy Underwood Son-in-law
  • Jonathan Lee Barker Son
  • Shannon Barker Daughter-in-law
  • Brandon Nichols Grandson
  • Ashley Choudhery Granddaughter
  • Joshua Underwood Grandson
  • Hannah Barker Granddaughter
  • Andrew Nichols Great Grandson
  • Logan Nichols Great Grandson
  • Nuh Choudhery Great Grandson
  • Asiyah Choudhery Great Granddaughter
  • Viola Barker Compton Sister
  • Oscar Barker Jr. Brother
  • PALLBEARERS

  • Coy Underwood Active
  • Joshua Underwood Active
  • Brandon Nichols Active
  • Roger Meeks Active
  • Bernard Wilson Active
  • Timothy Wilson Active
  • Edward Wilson Active
  • Jeff Corcoran Active

Past Services

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Visitation

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Burial