Johnny Roy

Barkley

Mr. Johnny Roy Barkley was born on July 9, 1964, to Roy Jr., and Lillie Evans Barkley in Barnesville, Georgia. Johnny attended Lamar County Schools in Barnesville, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age, and was united with Unionville United Methodist Church. He was employed by Henry County Department of Transportation as Director of GDOT for twenty-six years.

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Mr. Johnny Roy Barkley left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He is preceded in death by his Father, Roy Jr. Barkley, and grandmothers, Mamie Evans, and Mary Janes Barkley; grandfathers, Bubba Barkley and Early Evans, and godson, Kemonte Singleton.

Mr. Johnny Roy Barkley leaves to cherish his memories his Mother, Lillie Barkley; children, Shannon Barkley, Johnny Roy Barkley, Jr., and Jhakia Barkley; brothers, Daexen (Lisa) Barkley, and Shawn (Anita) Barkley; best friend and true love, Chiquita Barkley; grandchildren, Avarie Barkley, Johnny Roy Barkley, III, Walter Elijah Mangham, Peyton Barkley, Ashton Barkley, and D'Norri Barrett; special friend, Jamie Morgan, and special cousin, Cornell Barkley. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023,from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.
A Home Going Celebration will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Unionville Church Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Eddie Collier is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.