Jackie “Jack’’ Barker, 81, of Lebanon, was born on Oct. 18, 1942, and passed away on Oct. 23, 2023.
He was known for his love of westerns and his steady, committed presence that was on full display during his 27 years of working at Tracker Marine. Jack was a man who knew how to enjoy the simpler pleasures in life. He spent countless hours fishing on Osage Bluff, Truman and Tunnel dams, and feeding squirrels at Nelson Lake.
He was a faithful member of Lebanon First Assembly of God since 1993, and had made a profession of faith in Christ.
Jack is survived by his stepdaughter, Sara Stephens (Dan), his daughters, Dana Ripley (Kelly) and Denise Spradling, his son, Darrell Barker (Annie); his sister, Diana Lyman (Gary); his ex wife/caregiver, Lori Barker; a daughter-in-law, Alisha Barker, and a host of grandchildren, family, and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Barker; his parents Albert (Jack) Barker and Meta Bowen-Barker; and his special aunt and uncle, Goldie and Owen Bales
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Lebanon First Assembly of God.
