James Franklin Barker Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of James Franklin Barker of Forest City, North Carolina is shared. James, born on September 10, 1938 in Gaston, North Carolina, passed away on June 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Reginald Clifford Barker and Eubulus Clark Barker; and his wife Peggy Waters Barker. He is survived by: his children, Kenneth Arthur Barker (Denise) of Forest City and Teresa Barker Dalton (Kevin) of Forest City; his brother Regionald Barker (Pat) of Lexington; his grandchildren, Ashley Jones (Justin), John Barker (Brandy), Mary Beth Coco (Michael) and Lucas Barker; and his great grandchildren, Ansley Jones, Adley Jones, Jake Barker, Taylor Barker, Blaze Barker, Johna Barker, Mabry Coco, Isaac Coco, Bella Kate Coco, Vera Coco and Luna Coco.