Ricky Don Barker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ricky Don Barker, 68, of Goshen California, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23rd, 2021. Rick was born to June and Lonnie Barker on July 3rd, 1953, in Tulare County. Rick was the youngest sibling to Donna and Ron Barker. Rick worked many different jobs, some of which included plumbing, entrepreneurship, and asphalt seal coating. Rick married Nancy Gomez on November 19th, 1996, joining together Rick's 4 children and Nancy's 5 children. They would be celebrating 25 years of marriage this year. Rick attended the Pentecostal church in Goshen and lived his later life serving God, reading the bible, telling others about the goodness of Jesus, and singing gospel songs. Rick loved fishing, telling jokes, playing pranks, eating delicious food, playing the harmonica, spending time with his family, reading western books, listening to music (Christian worship, gospel, French love songs, and blues/soul music), and playing computer games. Rick is survived by: His loving wife Nancy, who spent her days by Rick's side loving, laughing, and taking care of each other. His children, Melissa, Amy, Nick, and Natasha. As well as his stepchildren Terri, Eva, Monica, Stella, and Mateo. His 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His brother Ron and wife Rita, and their children. A memorial and church service honoring Rick will take place August 7th at 11:00am at Mt. Zion Apostolic church, 7210 Avenue 308 Visalia, CA 93291. Psalms 23:1-6 Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Ricky Don Barker

July 3, 1953 - July 23, 2021