With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Albert Barks Sr. of West Plains, Missouri, who passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clarance Raymond Barks and Flora Alice Wheat Barks; and his in-law John Shannon. He is survived by : his wife Mary Barks; his children, Roger Carter, Teresa Fultz, Melinda O'Malley (Mike) and Melvin "Chuck" Barks, Jr.; his grandchildren, Joshua Johnson (Katrina), Melvin Barks (Jennifer), Dustin Barks, Jacob Barks (Meagan), Maddison Fultz, Amanda Wymer, Ronnie Fultz, Michael O'Malley (Yoshi), Justin O'Malley (Becca), Austin O'Malley (Brittney) and Kenya Morris; his great grandchildren, Ceira O'Malley, Landon Fultz, D'Layne Allison, Aurora Barks, Tara Barks, Kinnley Barks, Leia Barks, Ella Barks, Yuri Davis, Daxton Fultz, Estella Johnson, Adam O'Malley, Bridgette O'Malley, Gracie O'Malley, Addlyn Howell, Lilly and Nemo Morris; his sister Mildred Warren (Verdon); his siblings-in-law, Steve Johnston (Tammy) and Lillian Barks; his parents-in-law, Mary Edith Smith and John Lewis Johnston; his siblings, Vanis, Kenneth, Orville, Trueal, Mary, Ona, Dora and Lois; his sons-in-law, Keith Baker and Anthony Fultz; and his in-laws, Leroy, Cecil Johnston and Ann. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 15th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, May 16th 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home