William Barker

. Mr. William Worth Barker, better known as Worth, age 79 of Creston,  formerly of Lansing, NC died Friday, March 19, 2010 at Margate Health & Rehab.  Mr. Barker was born March 19, 1931 in Ashe County to the late Walter and Bessie Stike Barker.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ossie Miller Barker, brother: Ford Barker, sister: Faye Jones and grandson: Jessie Barker.  He loved fishing and being outdoors. Funeral services will be held 2:30 Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Danny Miller and Rev. Darrell Graybeal.  Burial will follow in the Miller-Mash Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:30 prior to the service. Mr. Barker is survived by: Two sons:  Billy Barker of Laurel Springs and Buster Barker of West Jefferson Four daughters:  Maxine and Mabel Roten both of Creston, Robin Jones of West Jefferson and Shirley Neaves of Jefferson 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139 , West Jefferson, NC  28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral home was entrusted with the arrangements.