Joseph Barkley Obituary Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley January 11, 1923 - August 7, 2014 Severn - Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley, 91, a lifelong resident of Severn, went to be with the Lord August 7, 2014. He was the only child of the late Russell J. and Vergie Worrell Barkley and was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Prince Barkley. Mr. Barkley was a lifelong member of Severn Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons for many years. He was a graduate of Severn High School and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He retired as Vice President and General Manager of Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company where he also served on the Board of Directors as Secretary for many years. Mr. Barkley was past president of the Southern Agricultural Chemical Association and was a former member of the Severn-Pendleton Ruritan Club. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Jody Barkley and wife, Lisa, of Ahoskie and Bruce Barkley and wife, Cindy, of Holly Springs and three grandchildren, Meredith, Kathleen, and Boone Barkley. The funeral will be held at 3 PM Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the Severn Baptist Church, 305 Main Street, Severn, NC with the Rev. Mark Corbett and the Rev. John Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the Severn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Saturday, August 9, at Wright Funeral Home, 32247 South Main St, Boykins, VA and suggest memorials be made to Severn Baptist Church, P. O. Box 502, Severn, NC 27877. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2626949 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/joseph-barkley-obituary?id16373766 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/joseph-w-barkley-severn-nc/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley, a lifelong resident of Severn, passed away on 7 August 2014 at the age of 91. He was the only child of Russell J. and Vergie Worrell Barkley and was predeceased by his wife, Virginia. He is survived by two sons and three grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral for Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley was held on 10 August 2014. He was buried in Severn Cemetery following the service. ### The Edited Obituary **Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley** **11 January 1923 - 7 August 2014** Severn - Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley, 91, a lifelong resident of Severn, went to be with the Lord on 7 August 2014. He was the only child of the late Russell J. and Vergie Worrell Barkley and was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Prince Barkley. Mr. Barkley was a lifelong member of Severn Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons for many years. He was a graduate of Severn High School and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He retired as Vice President and General Manager of Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company, where he also served on the Board of Directors as Secretary for many years. Mr. Barkley was past president of the Southern Agricultural Chemical Association and was a former member of the Severn-Pendleton Ruritan Club. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Jody Barkley and wife, Lisa, of Ahoskie, and Bruce Barkley and wife, Cindy, of Holly Springs, and three grandchildren, Meredith, Kathleen, and Boone Barkley. --- ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Joseph Welford Holy Barkley | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 91 years | | Birth | 11 January 1923; Severn | | Death | 7 August 2014; Severn | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Joseph Welford Barkley | Decedent | Severn, NC | | Virginia Prince Barkley | Spouse | -- | | Russell J. Barkley | Parent | -- | | Vergie Worrell Barkley | Parent | -- | | Jody Barkley | Child | Ahoskie, NC | | Bruce Barkley | Child | Holly Springs, NC | | Meredith Barkley | Grandchild | -- | | Kathleen Barkley | Grandchild | -- | | Boone Barkley | Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Joseph Welford "Holy" Barkley was a lifelong resident of Severn, North Carolina. 2. He served on the Board of Deacons at Severn Baptist Church for many years. 3. Mr. Barkley graduated from Severn High School. 4. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. 5. He retired as Vice President and General Manager of Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company, where he also served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for many years. 6. Mr. Barkley was the past president of the Southern Agricultural Chemical Association. 7. He was a former member of the Severn-Pendleton Ruritan Club.