Richard Anthony Barker, age 61, of Temple, Georgia, passed away on January 14, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 9, 1963, son of Lois Ledford Barker and the late Lawrence Jerry Barker, Jr. Richard had a 30 year teaching career and finished his career at the University of West Georgia.

He is survived by his daughter: Persephone Barker; grandchildren: Coltin Barker-Bright, Prentice Alexander Hill; mother: Lois

Barker; sister: Kelly Jordan and husband Gregg; brother: Eddie Barker and wife Shirley; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence Jerry Barker, Jr.; great niece: Anita Rose Barker.

The family will receive friends at Hightower's Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The memorial service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Richard Bowen officiating.

You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.

Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.