of Conway, AR
November 11, 1979 - October 6, 2021
Nicholas ''Nick'' Barker, 41, of Conway, passed away on October 6, 2021. He was born November 11, 1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ronnie and Chris Barker. Nick graduated in 1998 from Conway High School. He started his career at an entry level IT position. Nick worked hard throughout his life to ultimately achieve a system architect position at Tarrant County water district in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the ultimate master of telling dad jokes and enjoyed rock climbing but more than anything he loved to watch his girl's rock climb. Nick always had some new gadget in his backpack to play with. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Dollie Barker, and grandpa, Donald Goudeau.
Nick is survived by his wife, Sarah, daughters, Blake, Kate, and Chloe Barker, parents, Ronnie and Chris Barker, brothers, Kyle (Paige) Barker and Baus Barker, niece, Alexis, nephews, Drew, Will and Charlie, great nephew, Dash.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 9th at 11:00AM at University Church of Christ in Conway. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 10:00AM at the Church. Burial will follow at Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.
Donations may be made in his honor to Live Beyond PO Box 128137 Nashville, TN 37212
Sign Guestbook
15 Condolence(s)
Vernon Walton
Monday, October 11, 2021
RIP Nick
Thank you for your friendship.
Neighbors once in Fort worth
Condolences to your family
â¤ï¸ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Debbie Perry
Saturday, October 9, 2021
I worked with Nick at AZZ. I have a lot of fond memories. I remember the baby shower we gave him. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I pray that God wraps His arms around each and every one of you and holds you close.
Joshua Allison
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Nick was my fraternity brother and he was fiercely loyal and upheld the 5 Ideals of Alpha Kappa Lambda. I hated losing touch with him.
Rest in the peace of the Omega Chapter, brother.
Fraternally,
Joshua Allison
Rick & Mary Jo
Saturday, October 9, 2021
I will pray for Sarah and the girls at this unbelievable loss! I will pray for each of us in our own lives to recognize torment and to reach out and say, " How can I help" God Bless the Barker family at this most painful of times and may they find the strength to endure.
Shaun Asheim & Family
Friday, October 8, 2021
We met the Barker family a few years ago thru our kids rock climbing together. Last year we had the opportunity to go to Colorado on an outdoor rock climbing trip with Nicks family, his brother Baas and another rock climbing family we met thru kids climbing together. Nick was his usual self...fun loving, kind, free spirit, funny, no judgment kind of country boy anyone would want to hang out with. Our afternoon of climbing couldn't be out done by the amount of stuff Nick brought he was prepared for anything and in true Nick style he made sure everyone had fun that day cheering on the kids on every attempt and route they climbed. I informed Nick on that trip i had recently been let go from my job of 20yrs due to Covid layoffs. He promptly said send me your resume i will send it up the food chain at my company. Everyone has good intentions but i didn't think he would remember but i was wrong. The day after we got back from Colorado Nick was texting me telling me he was shaking people down at his company to get my resume into the right hands. That was the Nick i knew...kind, funny, helpful, generous, give you the shirt off his back country boy that I loved so much. RIP my friend know that you are missed by so many of us.
My deepest condolences to Sarah and the girls, there are no words.
Linda White
Friday, October 8, 2021
Nick i have so many fond memories of you and all the IT guys.
I watched you all grown to have wives and babies.
Bless you and your sweet family.
Will be missed and never forgotten.
John and Penny Kissam and Family
Friday, October 8, 2021
Baus, We are so sorry to hear about Nick. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your whole family.
Cherie Wilson
Friday, October 8, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the Barker Family, my heart hurts for Ronnie and Chris. I love this family as if they were my own and my heart was touched by Nick many years ago! He was very loved and will be missed by many! Rest In Peace Nicholas Barker, fly with the angels! ♥ï¸
Bruce and Alicia Robertson
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Barker Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. There are no words to say that will help the healing. Only time and faith can start to ease your pain. And at that Only in your OWN way. ON your OWN time.
Our deepest sympathies,
Bruce and Alicia
Brenda Moseley
Thursday, October 7, 2021
My heart out out to the family
Randy Teltow
Thursday, October 7, 2021
What a loss for this world, but a gain in a beautiful place called Heavan. Nick has already looked into the wonderful eyes of Jesus and sees peace and happiness beyond imagination. Family...don't be afraid to grieve. Grief is and expression deep love. It will never will go away, but we do learn to live with it... by the grace of God. You will see him again soon..... thats not a hope but a Promise.
Don Hanford
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Nick will be missed.
Kelsey Rhodes
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Bobby and I have many memories of Nick from our very early marriage. Nick was full of humor and jokes and was always telling me stories about “Fun Bobâ€. We will remember Nick always as that fun loving man. Our deepest condolences are sent to his family. We know Nick will be missed by many.
Jennie Fincher
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Sending all my love and prayers to everyone affected by this loss.
Bryan “Dodee†Rhodes
Thursday, October 7, 2021
I am deeply saddened with the loss of a long time friend like Nick. I have incredible memories of Conway Young Life, Driving to Windy Gap together, rock climbing, leading YL together in Argyle, TX and Alison and I hanging with Nick and Sarah. He will be greatly missed and I know he has peace today in the loving arms of our merciful Father in heaven.