Houston "Boe" Barker

Houston “Boe” Barker, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Walton Piedmont Hospital in Monroe, Ga.

World’s greatest Husband, Daddy, Pawpaw, Son-in-law, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Cousin, and friend.

He leaves behind his devoted, loving wife of 55 years, Delores (Jordan) Barker, 2 sons, Jeff Barker of Snellville, Ga., Randy Barker and wife Anthea Barker of Loganville, Ga. 1 daughter, Missy (Barker) Daigle and husband James Daigle of Monroe, Ga. 6 grandchildren, Daniel Daigle, Nathaniel Daigle, Kyler Daigle, Kadence Barker, Nevaeh Barker, and Aryana Barker. His mother-in-law Ms. Ethel Jordan of Snellville, Ga. 3 sisters, Ms. Louise Barker of Colombia, S.C., Ms. Marcelle (Barker) Jiles of Carrolton, Ga. And Mrs. Carol (Barker) Musholt and husband Paul Musholt of Panama City, Fla. 1 sister-in-law Ms. Cynthia Jordan of Snellville, Ga. And many cousins, nephews, nieces, and close friends. Born in Franklin, N.C. on Lakey Creek in his house, the son of Marvin Barker and Esther (Martin) Barker.

“Boe” graduated from Stone Mountain High School in 1965, married his bride Delores J. Barker in 1966 and soon started their family. He had several jobs, from Ford Motor Co., business owner, and eventually retired from Dekalb County Watershed Dept. He loved playing and coaching softball and led many girls’ youth leagues to championships. He also loved to coach soccer and especially when it was his children that he had the privilege of coaching. He was a dedicated Deacon, and song leader, he loved to sing in quartets and proclaimed the Joy of Jesus every chance he had. He was a beloved Husband, Daddy, Pawpaw, and Friend to so many. In his words, “If I go, or if I stay, I’m a winner either way.”

Daddy knew that in his weakness – God was his strength. Go rest High on that mountain – until we meet again, we love you!!

A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, October 3, at the Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel with Rev. James Daigle and Pastor Lloyd Stancil officiating, the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM on Sunday until the Service hour at 4:00PM

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to INTERNATIONAL ORPHANAGES SCHOOLS C/O COMMUNITY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6565 78TH AVE NORTH PINELLAS PARK FLORIDA,33781 OR TO WALK A MILE MINISTRIES P.O. BOX 400 PENDLETON SOUTH CAROLINA 29270 www.thewamproject.org