Dale Carmel Barker, 81, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at
Hubbard Hospice House.
He was a retired coal miner from Hobet Mining and a member of the UMWA. He also was employed at R.C. Bottling Company with 20 years service and was a member of the Teamsters Local #175.
Dale was a kind and giving man that loved to joke with everyone he met. He seldom met a stranger but if he did they parted as new friends. He loved his wife and family endlessly and was so proud of his kids and grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard & Kathleen Adkins Barker, and brothers, Karen and Rick Barker.
Dale is survived by his wife, Sue of 60 years, children, Sonia Barker, Kim Cesaretti, and Samantha (Brian) Painter, brother, Blane (Belinda) Barker, sisters, Brenda (Gene) Flowers and Martha (Steve) Hargis. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Nicholas Dale Cesaretti, Pierce Scott Cesaretti, and Emily Grace Painter and one great-granddaughter, Layla Rae Cesaretti.
Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, with Pastor Jack Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service
Such sadness when I heard today of Dale’s passing.
He was a long time client that gave me the opportunity to call him friend!
We will miss him!
Sue, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Remembering the good times in our teens.