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Ronnie Barker

1947 - 2021

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McKENZIE, Tenn. - Graveside funeral services for Ronnie Barker are Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Union Academy Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.  Brother John Forgy will officiate. Ken Summers, Marty Brown, Richie Berryhill, Casey Drewry, Jason Baucum, and Rusty Wainscott are pallbearers. Jeff Rainey is an honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Barker, 73, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Milan, Tenn. on August 29, 1947 to Wade Barker, Sr. and Lester Kelly Barker. He is a retired salesman for Frito Lay, an Army veteran and member of McKenzie Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wainscott Barker of McKenzie, a daughter, Leigh Ann Medoza of Medina, step-daughter, Shari (Ken) Summers of McKenzie,  a son, Greg (Amy) Barker of McKenzie, step-son, Rusty (Angie) Wainscott of McKenzie, a sister, Joyce (Ray) Frazee of Camden, ten grandchildren, Ashley (Tristen) Lowe, Maddison Barker, Holly Barker, Kristian Mendoza, Nadia Mendoza, Kia (Marty) Brown, Aly Summers, Lyndsey Summers, Jackson Wainscott and Brady Wainscott and two great-grandchildren, Ella Kate Lowe and Addilyn Brown.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Hazel Rainey, and three brothers, Wade Barker, Jr, Norman Barker and Ray Barker.

Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. If you need assistance please call 731-352-4848 or visit our website at brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.