James Preston Barker Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Preston Barker of Valdosta, Georgia, who passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Preston Barker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnnie Lynwood Barker and Mary Sue Barker Youmans (Coker); his sister Lois B. Cooper; his brother-in-law Jack Cooper; his brother Johnnie Lessel Barker; and his grandson Joseph Masisak.
He is survived by: his wife Kathryn Johnson Barker; his children, Jan Barker Masisak of Macon, GA and Jim Barker (Robin) of Valdosta, GA; his grandchildren, Cara Masisak of Cochran, GA, Preston Barker of Valdosta, GA, Brandon Barker of Valdosta, GA and Katie Barker of Valdosta, GA; and his great grandchild Madylen Masisak of Cochran, GA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
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