Mr. James Dexter Barker was born May 16, 1963 in Logan Co. Kentucky. He departed this life Sunday September 29, 2024 in Bowling Green, Ky. 

James professed a hope in Christ at an early age and later on became deacon at Lively Stone Church South in Bowling Green, Ky. Affectionately known by close friends and family as “Deacon”. He loved wrestling, westerns and cooking. Even more he loved others. 

Preceded in death by his Mother Mary Frances Barker. His maternal grandparents T. Willie Barker and Eunice Tean Williams. Leaving to celebrate his memories a step father Lester Woodard (Franklin, Ky), One daughter; Shakelia D. Ellington and three sons James Dale Barker (Brittnie) (Terre Haute, IN,) Tavain T. Matthews (Bowling Green, Ky) and La’ Keithio M. Matthews (Carmel, IN). Sister; Cathy Woodard. His aunt “Tiny” Barker. Ten grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Also, special friends April Matthews, Daryl Wingo and Kenneth Hardaway. 

Special Thanks: Perhaps you sang a lovely song or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so, we see it here. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Whatever you did to console our hearts We the family of James “Deacon” Barker say Thank you very much. May God bless and keep you. 

Visitation

Place: Franklin Funeral Directors Funeral home

Date: Saturday October 5, 2024

Time: 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Funeral Service

Place: Franklin Funeral Directors Funeral home

Date: Saturday October 5, 2024

Time: 1:00PM

Burial will be at Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church Russellville, KY