Benjamin Forrest Barker

Forever in the arms of
"JESUS CHRIST "

You will forever and always be remembered and in my heart, I love you, Benjamin! ?

Love Always and forever and ever *+*

Kathy - Praying for peace and healing for you and your family. Your son is a precious angel. Sometimes we just don't understand why things happen. Accept the support and love of your family and friends.

Kathleen and Croft,
It was devastating to hear the heart-breaking news about Ben. I remember a bundle of a boy just bursting with life and the joy of life. And love. So much love in that beautiful smile. May that love you shared with him and the thoughts and prayers of your family and friends near and far provide some comfort for the tremendous grief you are dealing with.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences xxx

Croft, Kathleen & Family.
Sometimes there are just no words to say those things that are deepest in our hearts. Wishing You Peace and Love and at this difficult time.
Deepest condolences.

Our dear friends, Croft and Kat,

Our sadness for the huge hole now left in the lives of you and your family is impossible to express. Special and precious Benjamin, whom we've known since he was a toddler in Houston, will be in our hearts and minds forever, always remembering the times he came to our home with that big smile and wonderful hug. His life was short on Earth, but will be forever in Heaven, and though it may be of no consolation right now, some day you will all have a great reunion. May God help you through this difficult time. With much love,

R.i.p Ben you will forever be missed.

Dear Croft and Kathleen,
My heart is aching for you. Truly a sweet and gentle spirit. so quick to smile. will be missed by all who knew him.
I know that the love from your family and friends will help to guide and support you in this time of sorrow.

Deepest condolences to you and your family in your time of grief.

Our prayers & Love to you Croft , Kathleen & your Family...

Dearest Croft and Kat,
Words escape me, so I borrowed a poem:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the Diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle Autumn rain

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quite birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there ,I did not die

Mary Elizabeth Frye

Wish I could hug you, Kat!
Love
Collette Valentine McDonald

Such a sad time for you all, Ben's family. He was such a beautiful young man. God bless you all.

Dear Kat, Croft and Family,
I am so sorry for this tragic loss. We are saying prayers for you all to find solace in each other, in the treasured stories of Ben and the assurance that he is being cared for, right NOW,
by our Heavenly Father.
Know that you are being being supported by us, many of us, from afar.

Burn bright in the night and continue to shine sweet Ben

Ben,

We will always remember you for your big smile, your beautiful voice and guitar playing, your love of cooking and of course your wonderful hugs. We all fell in love with you the minute you were born. It's very hard to say goodbye so soon. You will live on in our hearts sweet Ben.

Sandy & Andy Emmons

Dearest Kathy, Croft, Will, Clay and Caroline,
Words cannot express our sympathy for the loss of your precious Ben. As the past few days have passed we have been remembering how sweet, funny, and mischievous he was. Shane reminded me of when Ben filled the super soaker with Gatorade and squirted it into your fish tank. We pray that these memories can ease your grief a little. You are all in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Penny, Pat, and Shane

Kat, Will, Croft and family - So many memories of the kids being young and baby Ben running around everywhere. When I think of him I will always think of you in the kitchen, making your homemade mayonnaise and goodies every time I went to your house. Fresh egg nog, you name it, it was so awesome that you channeled that love of cooking to Chef Ben. He will look over you as long as you need him. Stevie's been gone over 3 years and I still need him, I will always. I will continue to put you on prayer lists, and I am so sorry for your loss.

I will so miss your hugs Ben and your guitar playing at the Store with Papa Jack, I guess you two are entertaining up above...you will be forever missed, sweet angel!!!! Many thoughts and prayers to the family...God bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kat, Croft, Will, Clay and Caroline,
A piece of all of us died with this news and my heart is broken for all of you. Thankful for the gift of memory I will reflect on a beautiful baby, a loving and charming toddler, playful teen, loving son and friend, and accomplished musician and chef. He must have been needed somewhere else to have been taken from life so soon...I feel he has more to do!
I love you and send you strength and peace.
With Condolences, Nan, Chuck and Sidney

Kathleen and croft and family. All I can offer is prayers, I'm so sorry for your sons loss. I pray for wonderful memories to bring warmth and smiles your way.....
Sallly

Ben was born into a great family and had a wonderful life. Sadly it was to short. I know you have lots of fun and funny memories. Love you

Croft & Kathleen,
So many thoughts and wonderful memories of Ben. Cody and Ben riding 4 wheelers, playing in the woods and going back and forth from your house to our house many times each day. Our hearts are so heavy and we are thinking of you and Will, and we are sorry for your loss, we just do not have enough words to tell you. May you each find peace, love and comfort in one another.
Charlotte & Robert, Cody & Madilynn Pietsch, Bastrop, Texas

Croft and Kathleen, I think of your family often, and have been glad to connect with Kathleen on Facebook and have been able to see pictures the past few years. I sure did enjoy taking care of Ben Ben from age three months to six months when Kathleen went back to work. Later after I babysat Will and Ben Ben when you'd have a date night, I've always remembered a couple times when you left the house and Ben Ben immediately went to the dining room window and cried as he watched you drive away. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers!