William Barker

William Chester Barker 63, of Bessemer City died Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Born December 7th, 1951, he was the son of the late Russell and Bertha Henderson Barker. William was a resident of Meadow Ridge group home where his 2nd family and friends helped to look after him and insure that he lived his life to the fullest. A sister Barbara Downs of Cherryville; and a brother Warren Barker of Cherryville survive him. A Celebration of life will be 3pm Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the families home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Barker family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.