John Barker

John Richard Barker, 57, of Harper, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. He was born February 14, 1963 in Fredericksburg, Texas to A.B. and Juanita Barker.\r\n\r\nJohn attended school at Harper ISD. He then went on to graduate from TSTC in Waco. He worked as a telephone splicer for 25 years.\r\n\r\nJohn loved ranching, hunting, and fishing, but he loved his kids and grandkids more than anything.\r\n\r\nHe is preceded in death by his father, A.B. Barker and his mother, Juanita Barker.\r\n\r\nJohn is survived by his kids: son, John "Bobby" Barker and daughters, Shelly Barker, Jerica Barker, Lorelei Barker, Hunter Moreno and another son, Talon Harris; brothers, Benny Barker and Jimmy Barker; and sister, Nadene Blakeney. Grandkids include Ashton Kettinger, Cason Kettinger, Braxton Barker, Ainslee Blakeney, Emmie Barker and Joshua Arrow Harper. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.\r\n\r\nThe family will hold a viewing from 1-2pm February 27th at Wild Ride Ministries in Harper, Texas. Funeral services will begin directly after the viewing at 2pm at Wild Ride Ministries. Following the funeral will be a graveside services as well.\r\n\r\nPallbearers will include Steve Inmon, Reagan Barker, Riley Barker, Mason Ornelas, McCoy Ornelas, and Blayze Bierschwale. Honorary pallbearers will include Mitchell Manor, David Holmes, Pancho Ornelas and Scott Bierschwale.\r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to Colton Tatsch Scholarship Fund at Security State Bank in Harper or a charity of your choice in Harper.\r\n\r\nThe family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Wild Ride Ministries, as well as Steve and Kim Inmon.