Ken Barker

March 13, 1955 - April 14, 2021

Ken Barker, 66, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born on March 13, 1955 in Magnolia to the late Herbert and Margaret (Whitlow) Barker. His favorite pastime included playing golf with friends, watching sporting events, and going to the horse races. He enjoyed his grandchildren and watching them grow. He deeply loved his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers in law Paul Deloach and Bill Lineberry; and sister in law Rita Phillips. Ken is survived by his wife of 44 years Debbie Barker of Magnolia; sons Kenny Barker (Mandy) of Magnolia and Doug Barker (Sarah) of Texarkana; daughter Dana Martin of Little Rock; sister Barbara Taylor of Magnolia; grandchildren Blake Barker and Bayler Barker of Magnolia, Dalton Martin and Peyton Martin of Little Rock, Britain Barker, Avery Barker, and Sade Barker of Magnolia; special friend John Crisp of Magnolia; a host of nephews, nieces, and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia with a graveside to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Eric Goble officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 811, Magnolia, AR 71754. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz