Kenneth Barker

KENNETH BARKER

Mount Pleasant

A Celebration of Life service for Kenneth Barker will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A gathering in the fellowship hall will follow the service. Ken passed away on Jan. 21, 2021.

Ken was born on Dec. 14, 1930, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Sally (Penn) Barker.

He is survived by his wife, Verla; daughter, Krista (Barker) Williams (Scott) of Brentwood, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Valerie Henessee of Mount Pleasant and Kristy Henessee Kruse (Eric) of Tipton; four grandchildren, Gabrielle Williams, Jackson Williams, Jake Kruse and Nickolas Kruse; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gilbert Barker and Lisle Barker; and a sister, Dorothy Doyle.

Full obituary may be found at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.