Barker, Daryl Scott

Daryl Scott Barker, 50 of Floyd, VA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home. He was born in Hampton, VA, on April 26, 1974. He is preceded in death by his beloved dogs, Durbin, Stumpy, Manaka, Lucy and Newton.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susanna Smith; parents, John and Barbara Barker; brother, Christopher Barker; step-sons, Ryan and Forrest Jacobs; mother-in-law, Jacquelyn W. Frith; father-in-law, T. Michael Smith; animals, Nala, Chanel and Effie; and countless other family and friends.

Daryl graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1992. He married Susanna Smith on October 9, 2010 in Floyd, VA. He was a self-employed master electrician. For the last five years Daryl worked tirelessly on building his and Susanna’s forever home. Everyone marvels at this beautiful house, the result of his immense talent.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Katherine Chantal officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. prior to the Celebration of Life at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial contributions be sent to the Floyd County Humane Society, P.O. Box 862, Floyd, VA 24091.