Robert Odell Barker, 69 of Granite Falls, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 following a period of declining health.
Robert was born on July 24, 1953 in Burke County to Joseph Odell Barker and Edna Blackburn Clark. Robert was a happy person with a great sense of humor. He had a contagious smile and laugh, and he lit up the room wherever he was. He never met a stranger and he loved to make others laugh and share his testimony. Robert was a heart transplant survivor, an ordained elder of Poarch Chapel where he taught Sunday School and served on the Stewart Board. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and rebuilding tractors. Robert was a magical person who loved his wife of 18 happy years, Debi, dearly. He loved his family fiercely and loved Jesus faithfully.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Odell Barker; brother, Joseph Barker; as twin siblings, Donnie Ray and Donna Kay Barker.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debi Barker, of the home; children, Travis Barker and wife Michelle, and Candace Pritchard and husband Brad; grandchildren, Gavin Pritchard, Ava Barker, and Bentley Barker; his mother, Edna Blackburn Clark and step father Clayton Clark; siblings, Martha Earp (Larry), Joann Clark (Larry), Jerry Barker (Judy), Clariss Childers (Owen), Audrey Eckard (Larry), Charles Barker (Susie), and Harley Barker (Nanette); and numerous other family and friends.
A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Poarch Chapel with Pastor Danny Carr and Pastor Wallace Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Poarch Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amorem of Hudson at 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com
Mackie
He will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sending my condolences and prayers for the family.
Miss Edna & Clayton are beyond precious to me.
Sending prayers for the brothers Harley & Charles.
My God continue to walk beside of you and the rest of the family, love you all Bum .
I miss you too Robert Barker
Just want to say that God is aways in control. Love u Debi I’m. So sorry.for ur unspected.loss only God knows how much ur love ur husband ..my thoughts are with ur family.
May Buster Barker rest in Peace in the Arms of Our Loving Father. He is in no more pain, and even though you might not know what God plans are for you now, someday you will be joining him in paradise. Trust in Our Lird and He will give you the desires of your hearts.
I’ve known Robert for about 16 years. I met him at Riveria Tan in Hudson. He was a very friendly and even tempered person. He always had a smile on his face and was liked by everyone he knew. I’m sure that Debbie will sorely miss him. Prayers for his family.
So very sorry for the loss of your precious Robett. May God bring you peace and comfort in this very difficult time.
This was the most beautiful obituary I have ever read. EVERY word is true. Robert “Buster” was my 1st cousin. I grew up with him always being around. Even though my Dad and he were Uncle/nephew, they were the Best of friends! He’s went ahead and is waiting for his loved ones and family to join him when God is ready. I loved him and will miss him dearly.
We are so very sorry that such a faithful man of God and such a good husband is gone. Robert will be missed greatly by all that lived him. May his strength give you strength to forage on in this world. Earth loses a man but the heavens gain an Angel!
Meet Robert at church n his lovely wife n he will be very dearly be missed n he loved God n like to make people laugh,n he will truly be dearly missed n praying for you and your family at this difficult time
Robert Barker will truly be missed n he was a good friend n I meet him from church n so sorry for your loss Debbie of your husband n we are praying for you and your family at this difficult time
Praying for the family God bless you all if you need anything call Margaret Stump
My friend, my nephew, I love you, I miss you, till we meet again.
Robert will be truly missed – he was indeed a man of God, wonderful father, husband, friend and neighbor. He was a strong person and never complained regardless of how he felt.
Robert now has his own – perfect heart and health. We will not say goodbye – only see you again friend. We pray the Lord comforts his family the way no one els can.
Love Rodney and Marty Biddix