Mr. Jerry Elwood Barker

Jerry Elwood Barker age 72 of Lansing went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning of May 3, 2015. Jerry was born in Ashe County on January 14, 1943 to the late Din and Hattie Brooks Barker. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Testerman and Maxine Overbay.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Carter Barker, son Mitchell Barker and wife Pam of Glendale Springs, three grandchildren, Wesley Barker of West Jefferson, Joshua Barker and wife Destiny of Glendale Springs and Hannah Barker of Glendale Springs; two brothers, Bobby Barker and wife Iva of Darlington, MD and Junior Barker and wife Linda of Jefferson; several nieces and nephews also survive. Jerry retired after 40 years with Thomasville Furniture. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing and hiking with his family and friends. Jerry was active in his church. Over the past 15 years he helped in 25 share-a-thons for Ebenezer Children's Home, helping raise over $75,000. He was a loving husband, dad, popaw and friend and will be missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday May 7, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Francis, Pastor Sonny Thomas and Rev. Mitchell Mash. Burial will follow in the Perry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ebenezer's Children's Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the Jerry's family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Barker's arrangements.

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