Joseph (Papa Joe) Willard Barker

Joseph (Papa Joe) Willard Barker, 75, passed away peacefully at Moore-Few Care Center on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Joe was born April 27, 1948, in Holden, Mo., to Willard and Betty (Cox) Barker.

Joe grew up in Holden, Mo., and traveled the majority of his life. He later settled in Nevada, Mo., where he operated the salvage yard and several car lots. Joe had a love for fast cars and fishing.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy, Don, Larry, Eddie, and Marvin; and a son, Vince Barker. Survivors include his son, James (Amber) Barker; daughter-in-law, Michelle Barker Zibert; his stepmother, Anna Barker; grandchildren, Braxton, Blaise, Casey, Emily, Trenton, and Clayton; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Gary Clark officiating. Joe’s wishes were to be cremated and a Committal service will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada, next to his son, Vince. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

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