William L. Barker

May 13, 1957 - September 2, 2011

William Lee Barker, 54, of Ironton, Ohio died September 2, 2011 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio with Pastor Roger Friend officiating. Burial will follow in Hecla Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. William was born May 13, 1957 in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Phyllis Irene Vanderhoof of Ironton, Ohio and the late Jack Lee Barker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Barker. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Straw Barker; three sons, William C. (Sarah) Barker, Derrick (Melanie) Barker both of Ironton, Ohio and Scott (Angie) Barker of Ashland, KY; one sister, Rhonda (Michael) Kidd of Ironton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, B.J., Ethan, Halee, Madison, D.J., Holee, Chaz, Craig, Chase, Savannah, Rachel, and Madison; 4 nieces, Brooke, Amber, Leah and Amanda; and special friend, Carrie Payne. Friends may call from 12 noon-1 PM Tuesday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve the family of William Lee Barker. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses. Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.