Gary Lynn “Mustard” Barker, age 75 of Mannington, WV passed away at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was born November 1, 1944 in Rachel, WV a son of the late Thomas Earl Barker and Callie Wright Barker.
He is survived by his wife Regina Barker of Mannington; four daughters, Andrea (Jeff) Barker Garrison of Dudley Fork, Mannington, Lora (Alex) Barker Neville of Barrackville, Melissa (Kevin) Barker Stalnaker of Mannington, and Kristen Barker of Fairmont; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 9 siblings, Ronzal Bruce (JoAnn) Barker of Rachel, Lloyd “Chicken” (Wilma) Barker of Mannington, Ben Barker of Mannington, Thomas (Vicki) Barker of Las Vegas, Larry (Sue) Barker of Metz, Kenneth (Debbie) Barker of Fairmont, Anna Capps of Greenville, SC, Glenda (David) Gray of Louisiana, and Millie (Wayne) Conaway of Farmington; and two special friends, John and Randy Starkey of Mannington.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Barker and Charles Vinton Barker, and also one granddaughter, Allison Neville.
Gary was a 1964 graduate of Farmington High School. He had worked for Joann Mine in Rachel and Patriot Coal Mine having retired in 2004. He was a standout football player at Farmington High School and an amateur boxing prize fighter. He was an avid gardener and a family man. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 2-8:00pm. In keeping with their wishes, private funeral services will be held for the family. Interment will follow at Viewpoint Cemetery in Rachel, WV. As we continue to recognize attending services during the COVID-19 situation may not be in the best interest for some, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page.
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Kristen, I'm so sorry for your loss! I will miss your Dad! Prayers for comfort🙏🙏
We were so sadened to lest of Gary (Mustard's) passing. Our deepest sympathies to the family. May God's grace comfort all who mourn the loss of a dear loved one.
Rest in peace Gary my old football buddy.
Good friend! Sympathy sent to family. Due to COVID will not be to visitation.
Deepest condolences to Kristen and the family. He was a nice man and I always seen him smiling. Thoughts and prayers during thid time.
sympathy and prayers
So sorry
God Bless
Mustard was a good man, worked with him especially at Joanne. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Prayers form strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
Sherry & Ronnie Matheny and Mr. & Mrs. Alex Neville
Lenny and I are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you peace, comfort and strength during this time. Take care and our deepest condolences, prayers and love.
Praying that you will be surrounded by His comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give.
With Heartfelt Stmpathy
We are so sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you. Bob and Marcia Hillberry and family
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you that God gives you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. God Bless,
Iris
Sorry to hear of the death of Gary "Mustard. He will be missed by many. Our prayers have been with this family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Very sorry for your loss , I was a good friend of Mustard an ill keep every one in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏