James Walter Barker

November 27, 1980 - January 14, 2019

James Walter Barker, age 38, passed away in Elliott County, Kentucky, Monday, January 14, 2019. James was born on November 27, 1980 in Morehead, Kentucky. James is the son of Clayton and Wilma Ann Simmons Barker of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Gertrude Click Simmons of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. James was affiliated with the Methodist Faith. He had completed his GED and worked as a construction laborer. He is survived by 1 sister; 2 uncles, Wayne Simmons, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, and Claude Simmons of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; 1 aunt, Addie Powers of Grayson, Kentucky. He has a host of extended family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Chapel in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Brother Keith Hill officiating. Burial will follow at the Barker Family Farm Cemetery on Green Meadows Rd. Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Friends may visit at 11:00 a.m. until time of service, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Pallbearers are Ismael Ruiz, Wayne Simmons, Claude Simmons, Tony Simmons, Michael Powers, and Nathan Simmons. Honorary Pallbearers are Adrian Ruiz, Diego Ruiz. .