Arthur Gilbert Barks Jr.

Rose, Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are holding you in our hearts and in our prayers. Junior was such a thoughtful and giving person. His legacy lives on, in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. God Bless You.

Rose,I am so sorry about your loss.
May the beautiful memories you have give you strength at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Through the years Jr was always there for my family when we needed something 'fixed'. Whether it was a welding project or a pond cleaned. As I grew up, the Barks family has also been a part of my life. I wish there were words that would take away the pain of your loss. Jr will be terribly missed. Guess we all need to remember he is in a much better place!

In l963, I had Arthur in class at Heth Washington Grade School. He would always raise his hand first if I asked a questioin. I called him to the front and put him in the first seat in the front row. I told him, if he was going to answer all the questions, he should be in the front! For a spelling test, I had him learn the longest word in the dictionary. That word was antidislestablishmentarianism. Every time I saw him, he could still spell that word! In my 50 years of teaching, he is one of the most memorable students that I have ever had!

Arthur was one of my
first students at Heth Washington in l963. He would always have his hand up if I asked a question, so I moved him to the front of the class. I had him memorize the longest word in the dictionary for a spelling assingment. The word was antidisestablishmentarianism. He could still spell this word every time I saw him. I will remember him as being one of the smartest students in my 50 years of teaching!

Know that our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I have many memories of Jr. in his younger years altho we did not know each other as adults. our sympathy to all. cousin "dub" and diana bennett

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, of the community's loss. Jr. was a fine person and will be greatly missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you

I will never forget your laugh and smile or the faith you had in me.We always had alot of fun picking at each other. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.

Sorry to hear of Jr's. death. I am a cousin. Uncle Shelby Barks, was a brother to my great grandmother Melvina Barks Hannel. Our sincere sympthy to all the family during this time.

No words can take away the pain and sadness, but know that you are in our prayers. May God heal your heart and bring you comfort.

My deepest sympathy to the family. I pray that you will find comfort in the caring love of family and friends in your time of need.

I was saddened that the community had lost one of its best friends, Jr Barks this week. Jr and I grew up south of Corydon near Central in the "Snyderville" community. He was older than me and so we both moved in different circles - but we were still friends.
I remember back several years ago Jr helped in the plans of a surprise birthday party for a mutal friend, Buck Mathes at what was at the time - a local watering hole "Donahue's". Niece, Donna, was in charge of getting Buck there at the desiginated time after we all had had time to arrive and to be ready to say "SURPRISE!" It was Buck's big 50 I think. Well needless to say we were all walking back and forth that night - because Donna couldn't get Buck there and Jr was thinking it wasn't going to work out. Donna got Buck there and we all had a good time getting together. Jr did a good job because Buck was really surprised by that one!
Rose - I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope that you take comfort in that Jr had a good soul, touched many lives and I hope that by sending our caring gesture of friendship that such memories carry you forward in the days ahead.

May the Lord bless and keep you.

Sincere condolences to the entire Barks family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of grief. With sympathy, Bob and Cheryl LaFollette, Phoenix, Arizona

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familes
rest at ease knowing your loved one is in the loving arms of Jesus

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND AND A GOOD PERSON.YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY-REST WELL JR.

There are no words to comfort your heart ache....reach out to those you love.

i am so sorry for your loss.
i hope that you may find comfort in your many memories of Jr. in the days to come. your cousin

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.