Donald Ross Barker

Donald Ross Barker obituary

Donald Ross Barker

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Donald Barker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Donald R. Barker , 82 (aka Troutman, Bone, Ross the Boss,) of Newport , Tennessee formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by two brothers, Steven (Kathy) Barker, Douglas Barker, two sons Donald (Lisa) Barker, Brian (Camille) Barker , two granddaughters Amanda (Phillip) Zeitler, Lynsee (Brandon) Gridley and two great grandchildren, Waylon and McKenna as well as special friends Loretta and John Clark of Newport , Tennessee. Please join us on Sunday September 21, 2025 to celebrate Don open house style from 1:00-4:00 pm at Handmap Brewery, 15 Carlyle St. Battle Creek, MI 49015. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at:www.manesfuneralhome.com Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home, Newport, TN

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Handmap Brewery

15 Carlyle St, Battle Creek, MI 49015

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