Robert Barker, Jr., president of the company, accompanied by his son, spoke to the group gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Bob Barker Company, the largest detention supplier in the world. The company not only provides supplies to prisons, but also participates in rehabilitation programs so that prisoners can lead productive lives after leaving their jail cell. Bob Barker's daughter Nancy Barker Johns is vice president of corporate responsibility. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

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The Craig Woolard Band had people on their and dancing at the Bob Barker 40th Anniersary Celebration. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

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Bob Barker employees Angela McEachin and Kristin Dodds joined in the fun last week in celebrating the company's 40th anniversary. There was plenty of food, music and fun for everyone attending. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

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Mayor John Byrne (right) and Bob Barker spoke during the event. Mayor Byrne congratulated Barker on the success of his company and many contributions he has made to the community. Barker is a former mayor of Fuquay-Varina. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

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Keijuane Hester, owner of Favor Desserts, provided the cake and cupcakes for the anniversary party. Hester is a former prisoner who turned his life around after leaving prison and is now the owner of his own baking company. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

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Robert Barker, Jr., accompanied by his son, spoke to the group gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Bob Barker Company, the largest detention supplier in the world. The company not only provides supplies to prisons, but also participates in rehabilitation programs so that prisoners can lead productive lives after leaving their jail cell. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

The Craig Woolard Band had people on their and dancing at the Bob Barker 40th Anniersary Celebration.

Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

Bob Barker employees Angela McEachin and Kristin Dodds joined in the fun last week in celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary. There was plenty of food, music and fun for everyone attending.

Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

Mayor John Byrne (right) and Bob Barker spoke during the event. Mayor Byrne congratulated Barker on the success of his company and many contributions he has made to the community. Barker is a former mayor of Fuquay-Varina. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent

Keijuane Hester, owner of Favor Desserts, provided the cake and cupcakes for the anniversary party. Hester is a former prisoner who turned his life around after leaving prison and is now the owner of his own baking company. Melodie Elaine Estes/Fuquay-Varina Independent