John V. Barker, III

On Friday, October 18, 1968, John V. Barker, III, the son of Georgiana and John V. Barker, Jr., was born in Tallahassee, Florida.

Understanding the need to have fellowship with God, John accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

John attended the public schools in Monticello and graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1987. After graduation, John enlisted in the United States Army. Later in life, he became a home improvement paint specialist. He always said, "Painting is my calling; I was born to paint." John was musically inclined and became a singer in the Smiling Island Band. John loved seafood, music, playing the bass guitar, and painting.

On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, John took a flight and transitioned from this earthly home to his eternal home.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his mother, Reverend Georgiana Barker; sons, Javonte, Jaylen, and Tyjon Barker; two daughters, Shakima Mills and Mariah Barker; grandchildren, Kennedy, Kendal, Jace, and Bryce; two sisters, Rosetta Barker and Simone Williams; a brother, Angelo (Alicia) Barker; a special friend, Travonda Anderson; his fur baby, May'zEve; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Reverend John V. Barker, Jr.; paternal grandparents; and  maternal grandparents.

Viewing/Visitation will be @ 4-6pm, FRIDAY, June 14, 2024
@Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (690 Cypress Street; Monticello, FL 32344)

Funeral Service will be at 11AM, SATURDAY, June 15, 2024
@Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (690 Cypress Street; Monticello, FL 32344)

At The Request of the FAMILY there will be
****ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEOS WILL BE ALLOWED****

Resolutions and other correspondence may be sent to: contactus@gracefcs.com.
All attendees are encouraged to follow COVID -19 social distancing guidelines.