William Onico Barker (November 6, 1934 – March 25, 2023) was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1980 to 1992.[2] He ran for the Republican nomination to succeed Dan Daniel in Congress in 1988 but lost to Reagan White House aide Linda Arey.[3][4]

W. Onico Barker
Barker in 1988
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 9, 1980 – January 8, 1992
Preceded byColeman Yeatts
Succeeded byCharles R. Hawkins
Personal details
Born
William Onico Barker

(1934-11-06)November 6, 1934[1]
Reidsville, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 2023(2023-03-25) (aged 88)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Lucy Mae Lovell
(m. 1962)
ResidenceDanville, Virginia
Alma materVirginia Tech (BS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1957–1960

Barker died in Dallas, Texas on March 25, 2023, at the age of 88.[5]

References

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  1. ^ W. Onico Barker at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
  2. ^ Harden, Blaine (November 7, 1979). "Republicans Take 3 Assembly Seats From Democrats in Northern Virginia". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  3. ^ Baker, Donald P. (April 10, 1988). "Arey Gets GOP Nod In Va. 5th District". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. ^ Glaser, James M. (2008). Race, Campaign Politics, and the Realignment in the South. Yale University Press. pp. 93–94. ISBN 9780300147353. OCLC 1024016749. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "William Onico Barker". Norris Funeral Services. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
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  • W. Onico Barker at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007