Melvin “Mel” Loy Barker's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2023 in Athens, Tennessee

Melvin “Mel” Loy Barker

May 21, 1942 - December 1, 2023 (81 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

Melvin “Mel” Loy Barker's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2023 in Athens, Tennessee

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Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home

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Melvin “Mel” Loy Barker

May 21, 1942 - December 1, 2023 (81 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

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Melvin Loy Barker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Loy Barker of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Loy Barker to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Ulysses and Delores Williams Barker; his mother-in-law Helen Murphree; and his daughter Natalie Barker Ramey. He is survived by : his wife Ruth Ann Stephenson Barker; his daughter Meloyne Adams (Chris); his son-in-law Faun Ramey; his grandsons, Brady Adams, Rylan Adams, Luke Ramey, Jake Ramey and Derek Ramey; and his sisters-in-law, Pam Highsmith, Barbara Kyker (Sam) and Denise Walker (Rod).

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the McMinn County High School tennis pavilion in memory of Natalie Barker Ramey. Donations can be accepted at any CapStar Bank location or mailed to CapStar Bank, P. O. Box 869 Athens, TN 37371.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home



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