TYLER JOSEPH BARKER

Tyler Joseph Barker 24, of Lawson, MO died Sunday, September 3, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Kansas City, MO.

Tyler was born on November 26, 1992 in Kansas City, MO to John Earl and Myra Irene (Bellis) Barker.

Survivors include; his parents, John and Myra  Barker of Lawson; fiancé, Breanna Harris of Lawson; maternal  grandparents, Raymond and Margaret Bellis of Rayville, MO; brother and sister-in-law, Marcus and Jayme Barker of Lawson; nieces, Kylie and Mallori Barker of Lawson; uncles, Raymond, Jr., and Tori Bellis of Liberty, MO, Daniel Bellis of Lee's Summit, MO, Eddie Barker of Richmond and Glen Barker of Columbia, MO; aunt, Betty Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; and his future in-law's, Terry and Kim Harris and Bethany Harris of Lawson.

Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edwin and Pearl Barker; aunt, Ronda Barrett and uncle, Joe Barker.

Tyler was a 2012 High School graduate from Lawson High School.  He went to Pinnacle Career Institute in Kansas City, MO where he became a certified Wind Turbine Technician.  Tyler was working as an electrician for Pro Circuit Industries in Kansas City.  He was a member of the K.C. Night Shift Motorcycle Club. Tyler was very excited about becoming a father, he was very family oriented.  He loved his nieces dearly and leaves behind many cousins he loved.  Tyler was of the Christian faith.  He lived in Lawson most of his life.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tyler Barker memorial fund to benefit his unborn child baby Barker. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home at 507 E. Main, P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO  64085.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be at a later date by the family in the Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com