Melvin Eugene Barker Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Eugene Barker (Fort Scott, Kansas), who passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred "Leon" Barker and Betty Ruth Anderson; his wife Marilyn Margaret Tarvin; and his sister Mary Allen (Larry). He is survived by: his children, Mark Eugene Barker (Renea) of Bettendorf, IA, Paul Leroy Barker (Tammy) of Peculiar, MO and Ruthanne Renee Barker of Kansas City, KS.; his grandchildren, Ethan William Barker, Ellie Elizabeth Barker, Tessa Margaret Barker and Isaac Eugene Barker; and his brother Raymond Barker (Marie). He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Community Christian Church (1919 S Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions for the Honor Flight may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
