Sam Barker, Sr.

Samuel Eugene “Buddy” Barker, Sr., 82, of Archdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 28, 2022.

Born February 11, 1940, in Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Harry Barker and the late Laura Chapman Barker. Sam was a proud US Army veteran serving nine years in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. Sam was family oriented and loved to read his Bible.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Judith Barrett Barker of the home; son, Sam Barker, Jr. and wife Christy of Trinity; daughters, Anita Martin and husband Robert of Whitsett, and Crystal Putman and husband John of Trinity; grandchildren, David, Johnathon, Jeremy, Christian, Chad, Cody, and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Sam, Calie, and C.J.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Barker, sisters, Mildred Vernon, and Hazel Chatmon.

Services will be private at the home.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale is in charge of arrangements.

Joshua 1:9