Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Charles R. Barkley

09/21/2019

Mr. Charles R. Barkley, age 86, Limestone, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Barkley was born in Limestone and the son of the late Niles and Helena Barkley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Barkley, brothers-in-law-Bob Campbell and George Slagle.
He was an active member and elder of Mt. Bethel Christian Church and involved in the Men’s Christian Fellowship.
Mr. Barkley graduated from Washington College and attended ETSC. He was a United States Army Veteran.
He was owner of Barkley Lumber Company. Charles received the Tom Downing Award for having 55 years perfect attendance with the Limestone Ruritan Club. He was a board member of Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit.
Mr. Barkley enjoyed showing his 1930 Model L Case Tractor, which was originally his dad’s tractor. He also enjoyed driving his Model A Ford to church and to events. He enjoyed watching the Braves Baseball and travelling all over the U.S. with his wife.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed greatly.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Glenna Barkley, Limestone; daughters, Nancy Wright (Greg), and Jane Ann Lowe (John); son, Michael Barkley (Tina), six grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Campbell and Margaret Loyd (Herman); sisters-in-law, Betty Barkley and Janice Slagle; brothers-in-law, Bobby Slagle (Carolyn) and Johnny Slagle, (Maria); and several nephews and nieces.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Four Oaks Health Care Center, Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be conducted 5:00 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Mt. Bethel Christian Church with Minister Lamar Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 pm Tuesday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Mt. Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ben Wright, Garrett Wright, Samuel Wright, Matthew Barkley, Jeremy Dockery and Ron Barkley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Jaynes, Dean Brown, Joe Brown, Jerry Broyles, Pascal Lewis and Bobby Campbell.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Bethel Christian Church 361 Clear Spring Rd. Limestone, TN 37681.











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09/26/2019
Jeanie Kyker
Sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have known your family for a long time Charles will be missed in the building business and in Ruritan.
09/24/2019
Sandee Anderson Broyles and Family
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Charles and his family were very special to me and my family for many many years. He and Mom even went to school together. I love you all dearly and rest in knowing that he has gone to be with our lord and is in a better place. Prayers
09/24/2019
Darrell and Peggy Willocks
To the Charles Barkley family: We can only imagine how much Charles will be missed. He was such a devout Christian, and devoted Father figure. He built us a quality, beautiful home where we have lived since 2001. Heaven is rejoicing at his presence, and we pray that he has a new, strong body and is having a reunion with friends and family with those who went before him. Darrell & Peggy Willocks Johnson City, TN
09/24/2019
Teresa Johnson
I’m so sorry to hear of Charles’s passing. He was my buddy and so nice to me. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
09/23/2019
Ray & Pam Kennedy
We are so sorry for your loss,Mr. Barkley was a wonderful,sweet man.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
09/23/2019
Susie Gillis Bennett
So sorry, sending love and prayers to you all.
09/23/2019
Larry and Beulah privette
Sorry to hear about Mr Barkley our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
09/23/2019
Amy Massey
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent your way from the Massey family.
09/23/2019
Rebecca Henderson
I am so sorry for your loss; please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My parents (Jack and Marjorie Moore Henderson) always spoke so highly of Mr. Barkley.
09/23/2019
Jama Long
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very special man and will be missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
09/23/2019
Deborah Webb
Mom, Mary Nell and I want to extend our condolences to the entire Charles Barkley family. Glenna, Nancy and JanAnn, we will be praying for you as we know the upcoming difficulties you will face!!! Prayers, Hugs, and Friends, Mary Nell and Deborah Webb
09/23/2019
Jones and Mitchell’ s
Wonderful neighbors and friends! We are so sorry for this sweet family ‘s loss. And yes; they built most of the houses in our neighborhood. God bless you Barkley Family, our love and prayers! Archie and Jewell Jones, Dwight and Debbie Mitchell
09/22/2019
Tom Reid and family
Sorry for you loss
09/22/2019
Stan and Joyce Rawles
Mr Barkley built our house over 30 years ago. He and his wife were such a pleasure to work with. So sorry your family's loss.
09/22/2019
David and Sandra Holt
Dear Barkley Family, We want to extend our condolences to each one of you during this time of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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