Melvin James Barker
WATAUGA -- Melvin James Barker, 79,went home to be with his Lord Monday, June 11, 2007.
Funeral: 10am Thursday June 14,2007 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.
Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8pm Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.
His personality was fueled by the fascination he felt for life. He was at his best seeing everything new through his grandchildrens eyes. He will be remembered by his kindness, sensitivity and optimistic attitude to life and living.
Survivors: Wife; Carolyn Barker, sons Jerry and Pat Barker, James Barker, Jeff and Melissa Barker, David and Cindy Jalovec and Stephen and Lynda Jalovec, daughters; Debbie Jalovec and Teresa Jalovec, 12 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren, brother Nathan and Linda Barker, sisters, Paulene Watson and Claire and Ray Foliart along with a host of other family and friends.