Jim was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Eula Barker, his ex-wife Barbara Barker and his grandson, Kyle Barker. He is survived by his son: Jeffrey Barker (Katie Moore) as well as daughter Naomi DeTample (Jeremy); grandchildren: Ceara Barker, Conor Barker, Allison Moore, Danielle Huber and Kaitlin Bachtel; great-grandchildren: Rylee Montgomery, John Carter Mhanna and Lily Blankenship; sisters and brothers: Benetta Johnston, Mike Barker (Millie), sister Brenda King (Richard), Tom (Michelle) Barker, Liz (Randy) Herrick, Rachel Bivens; and several nephews and nieces.
Services will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Middletown on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Visitation is from 1pm–2pm. The service is immediately following. Interment will be at Grace Baptist Cemetery with military honors following the service.