Ronald O Barker

A wonderful Husband, great Dad, wise Grandfather, loving son and big brother has left us.

Ronald O Barker, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2016.

Ronnie B as he was affectionately called was born in De Moines, Iowa to Marion and Vivian (Woods) Barker on January 10, 1940.

He graduated from Des Moines East High School where he played football; and was employed by Central Tractor Manufacturing for over 20 years. He married his sweetheart of 10 years, Franceen Moore and they spent another 15 years taking care of each other.

Ronnie was an avid golfer, accomplished bowler (carrying a 220 average), passionate dominos player and pool shark. He loved dancing and old school music. As the eldest of 10 children, he was a great big brother who looked out for the younger ones. He was devoted to his family and visited his mother every day. He was very close to his grandchildren giving wise words of counsel as well as discipline when needed.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Franceen; his mother, Vivian Barker; his daughter, Sharmyn Nobles; his grand daughters, Dezirae, Deizah, Deztini and Deizhana; his great granddaughter, Leiaziah and ZaBreya ; his siblings, George Woods, Stevie (Monica) Woods, Louis (Teresa) Woods, Pastor Jerry (Phyllis) Woods, David Woods, Wayne (Ressie) Barker, Toney (Pat) Woods, Tim Barker, Jeanie Muhammad and Sharon (Jesse) Mosley. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ronna Barker and his father, Marion Barker.



Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University

Des Moines, IA, 50310



Funeral Service

JAN 26. 01:00 PM

Greater Love C.O.G.I.C.

Des Moines, IA, US