Ronald E. Barker, 64, of Buckner, MO passed away February 14, 2019. Visitation will begin at 11 am followed by funeral services at 12 pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Ronald will be laid to rest in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Ronald was born in Independence, MO to Vernon and Nellie "Darlene" Barker. He was a graduate of Fort Osage High School. Ronald worked at Armco Steel for over 20 years and with the Kellogg Company for over 25 years as a forklift mechanic. Ronald was dearly loved and will be forever missed. Survivors include; parents Vernon and Darlene Barker of Niangua, MO; brother Larry Barker and his wife Susan; nephew Craig Barker and his wife Lacey; great nieces Haley and Riley Barker; aunts, uncles; extended family and friends.