Barker, Ronnie (Cleveland)

Ronnie Barker, 67, of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on Oct. 28, 1954 to the late Paul and Paulie Barker, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County, and was of the Baptist faith. He was previously employed at Fullmart and enjoyed fishing, taking road trips and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vanessa Green Barker; brothers, Larry Harold and Ricky Barker; and sisters, Gail and Carolyn Barker.

Left behind to cherish Ronnie’s memory are his children, Trisha Bennett, Christopher Barker and Tonya Barker; stepsons, Stoney Martin and Rocky Martin; sister, Sharon Ann Barker; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life and Homegoing for Ronnie Paul Barker will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.