Douglas (Butch) Frelin Barker
August 9, 1951 - May 15, 2014
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Douglas (Butch) Frelin Barker, 62, passed away Thursday May 15, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He attended the Imboden Church. Butch loved his family and spending time outdoors especially hunting. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Susie) Barker of the home; two daughters, Mitzi Schlobohm and husband, Kurt of Big Stone Gap, VA, Cindy Barker and Randall Ford of Kingsport, TN; son, Cody Barker and girlfriend, Kendra Chandler of Big Stone Gap, VA; four grandchildren, Blake, Austin, Chloe, and Eli; three brothers, William (Sonny) Barker and wife Jean, Roger Barker and wife Betty, Dallas Barker and wife, Jeanette; three sisters, Charlotte Eagle and husband George, Ellen Jones and husband Frank, Susie Gibson and husband Alan; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18th with funeral services conducted at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev. Tony Nunley. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Barker family. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is serving the Barker family.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Douglas (Butch) Frelin Barker, 62, passed away Thursday May 15, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He attended the Imboden... View Obituary & Service Information