Jimmie Barker

Jimmie Franklin Barker, 69, of Newark, Arkansas passed away May 4, 2024 at Mt. Meadows Nursing Home in Batesville, Arkansas.

Jimmie was born April 7, 1955 to Robert and Alma Adele (Barker) Uhl in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Alma Uhl.

Jimmie is survived by his son, Jimmie Barker; daughter, Anita Rudd; son, Eric Barker; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Allen Uhl and wife, Rhonda, Danny Uhl and wife, Rhonda, Randy Uhl and wife, Kimberly; and sister, Lisa Matchett and husband, Junior.

Jimmie was a truck driver and was retired from Briggs & Stratton. Some of his favorite things to do were spend outdoor time with his family, fishing, boating and hunting with his brothers. He also enjoyed horses and tinkering in the yard.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon Friday May 10, 2024, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home 701 Vine St., Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral services will begin at noon in the chapel. Burial will take place at Black Creek Cemetery.