James Lewis Barker 83, of Henderson, NC, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Maria Parham Health.

Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late James Wallace Barker and Clara Belle Short Barker.

A funeral service will be held Monday, October 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Life Church of God. Conducted by Rev. Jeff Prewer and Rev. Randy Curtis. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Pendergrass Barker; four step children, Lisa R Nelson (Jesse), Danny R Robertson Jr, Rev. Jeff Prewer (Joyce) and Wayne Prewer (Melissa); seven grandchildren, Joshua Prewer (Paola), Jesse Nelson IV (Kisha), Cooper Nelson, Lily Robertson, Danny “Trey” Robertson III, Heather Prewer and Marshal Wayne Prewer; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Smithson and Francis Curtis (Randy); two brothers, Thurston Barker (Bernice) and Charlie Barker (Carol); his best friend, Wade Ayscue; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Raye Lewis Barker; his second wife, Thelma Sue Lewis Barker; and one son, James Lewis Barker Jr.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Frankie Lawson, Billy Jo Lawson, Randy King, Leroy Patterson, Casey Orr and Harry Orr.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.