Robert "Bob" Elliott Barker

LEXINGTON - Funeral services for Robert Elliott "Bob" Barker will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Campground in Perry, Georgia. Burial in the church cemetery will follow the service. The family will greet friends locally on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, 823 Jackson Street, West Columbia. The family will also greet friends from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM prior to the service in Perry, GA. Mr. Barker was born October 27, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Thomas Franklin Barker, Jr. and Evelyn Sullivan Barker. He entered into his heavenly home while surrounded by his family at his residence on November 21, 2016. To his family and close friends, he was always called "Bobby". Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Peggy Werts Barker; daughter, Dawn Roach and husband Randy; granddaughters, Stephanie and Michelle Roach; great grandson, Christopher Roach; sister, Flora Price and husband Henry; sister/cousin, Janice Norman and husband Dan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson, Daniel James Roach. Bob was known and loved for his amazing voice and charismatic personality. His awesome singing talent was unsurpassed and delighted listeners throughout his lifetime. He charmed everyone with his humor and felt the need to warn youth of the dangers of smoking affecting your health. As a residential home builder, Bob built homes in the Lexington area until his retirement. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Deborah Sloan, June Scruggs and Margaret Alston with South Carolina HPC for the excellent care Bob received at the end of his life. Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC. Memorials may be made to Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, PO Box 287, Ballentine, SC 29002.