Howard Barker

. Mr. Howard Glenn Barker age 73, of Jefferson, NC died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home.  Mr. Barker was born on May 1, 1938 in Ashe County, to the late James and Pearl Jones Barker. Mr. Barker was a member of Greens Chapel Baptist Church.  He and Josie were married for 51 years.  He was housekeeping supervisor at Ashe Memorial Hospital for 33 years.  He loved music, playing the guitar and car racing. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets & Rev. Guy Testerman. Burial will follow in Howell Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Barker is survived by: His Wife:  Josie Price Barker 1 Son: Ronnie Barker and wife Sherry of Wilkesboro 3 Daughters: Sherry Segraves and husband Garnett of Fleetwood,  Janet Barr and husband Kenneth of Jefferson &  Tena Bott and husband Tracy of Glade Spring, VA 2 Sisters: Myrtle Dean South of Jefferson & Reba Benson of Lansing 2 Brother in laws: Bob Price & Bill Price both of Creston 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 3 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home,. PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC  28694 You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Barker's arrangements.