James Barker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Barker of Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Stanley and Rebecca Akins Barker; his sisters, Judy Essen and Joanne Cloer; and his brothers-in-law, Andy Cloer, Arnold Carpenter and Tommy Green.

He is survived by: his wife Dixie Cloer Barker; his daughter Angela Barker; his sisters, Jeanette Overman and Tina Cox (Bullet); and his family, Johnny Cloer, Laura Green, Reba Rogers (John), Bobby Cloer (Anita), Brenda Holland (Gary), Glenda Cochran (Buddy), Evelyn Boatwright (Jeff) and Joyce Poteet. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patton Methodist Youth, c/o Gary Holland, 65 Scroggs Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.