Donald R. Barker

May 16, 1949 - November 7, 2018

Donald R. Barker, 69, of Ironton, OH passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1949 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Robert and Juanita Bowman Barker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, David Barker; six half siblings, Glen Barker, Bob Barker, Doris Bowman, Marie Fugitt, Helen Clay and Ruth Ravencraft. Donald was a graduate of Dawson-Bryant High School, attended Tri-State Baptist Temple in South Point, Oh. and served in the Army National Guard. He retired as a steelworker from Armco Steel in Ashland, KY and more recently a service technician with X-Ray Vision. Survivors include his wife, Debra A. Avery Barker; four children, Melissa “Missy” (John) Marcello of South Point, OH, Tonya (Kevin) Kobi of South Point, OH, Ryan Barker of Ironton, OH and Amber (Josh) Townsend of Ironton, OH; two sisters, Betty Barker Craddock of South Point, OH and Eva (Mark) Staton of Myrtle Beach, SC; three brothers, Ernie (Rita) Barker of Ironton, OH, Kenny (Genny) Barker of Ironton, OH and Jimmy (Sherri) Barker of Kitts Hill, OH; one half-sister, Pearl Smith of Ironton, OH; one half-brother, John Paul Barker of Ashland, KY; eight grandchildren, Scott Bryant, Laurie (Wes) Harmon, Julie (Mike) Bias, Haley Marcello, Karson and Kamryn Kobi, Gavin and Addyson Townsend; two great grandchildren, Jerimy Allen and Weston Harmon and many nieces and nephews, along with long-time friend and fishing buddy Monte Aldridge. Graveside Services will be at 2 PM Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Community Cemetery in Deering, OH with Rev. Robert Barker and Pastor Tim Jenkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice, Ashland, KY or OSU-The James Cancer Center, Columbus, OH in Donald’s Memory. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.