Lloyd Lee “Chicken” Barker, age 87 of Mannington, WV passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Tygart Center Fairmont Campus. He was born November 13, 1934 in Rachel, WV a son of the late Thomas Earl and Callie Wright Barker.
He is survived by his wife Wilma Moore Barker of Mannington; three daughters, Katherine (John) Culclasure of St. Matthews, SC, Martha (Flint) Leichliter of Mannington, and Sharon K. Lawson of Bradenton, FL; one son, Lloyd Jr. “Bub” (Sunday) Barker of Mannington; 8 grandchildren, Sasha (Josh) Heldreth of Odell’s Knob, Kelly Sleinkellner of Denver, CO, Camilla (Peter) Hein of Morgantown, Dustin Lawson and Spike (Sarah) Lawson, both of Bradenton, FL, Storm Barker of Mannington, Chloe Leichliter of Mannington, and Chaz Barker of Nashville, TN; 11 great-grandchildren, Lilly Hein, Westin, Owen, Chase, Chance and Caroline Heldreth, Sierra, Logan and Kylie Lawson, Tinley Barker, and Ezra Dulaney; 5 brothers, Ronzel Bruce (Joan) Barker of Rachel, Ben Barker of Mannington, Thomas Barker of Las Vegas, Larry (Sue) Barker of Metz, Kenneth (Debbie) Barker of Fairmont; three sisters, Millie (Wayne) Conaway of Farmington, Ann Capps of Greenville, SC, and Glenda (David) Gray of Bossier City, LA; and a sister-in-law, Regina Barker.
In addition to his parents, “Chicken” was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Leichliter; three brothers, Alvin (Marjorie) Barker, Charles Venton Barker, and Gary “Mustard” Barker; a brother-in-law, Don Capps; and a sister-in-law, Vickie Barker.
“Chicken” attended Farmington High School and had worked for and retired from JoAnne Mines in Rachel. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Elk Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Mannington Pool Project.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 6-8:00pm as well as Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 12-1:00pm with funeral services beginning at 1:00pm in the funeral home with Evangelist Dr. Michael P. Reese officiating. Cremation has been chosen as the final method of disposition. Private inurnment will be held a later date at Viewpoint Cemetery at the convenience of the family. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page.
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Rest in peace miss going back home to watch chicken playing cards at the Moose
Prayers and chicken was amazing friend
My friend my golfing buddy. Rest easy. Gonna miss you my friend. You're one of the good ones.
I have many fond memories as a child of us piling in the station wagon and going back home to West Virginia. I will always remember my time spent with Uncle Chicken and all my aunts and uncles, always felt welcome and part of the family. Got many smiles when I would tell my friends about my uncle Chicken and uncle Mustard. Love you man.
Rest in Christ's love.
Rick & Thressa Barker
So sorry to learn that Chicken had passed on. Believe I first met Chicken when I opened my office half a century ago. Always enjoyed talking to him, and it was always great to see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wilma and all the family. He'll be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens..
SORRY FOR LOSS - MY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY = WILL MISS MY FRIEND, MY POKER BUDDY, MY GOLFING BUDDY. I'LL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF BEING WITH "CHIC"
rest in peace
We are so sorry to have heard of "Chicken's" passing. He was always a happy, joyful man. May God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Iris Dunigan and Jean Yankie
Kathy, so sorry to hear about this. Thinking about you.
Wilma so sorry to hear about your loss. 2021 has not been kind to your family or mine. You and your family are in my prayers. Charlotte