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Ronald Lee Barker Jr., "Racerx, Ronnie" 61, of Moss Point MS, passed away Sunday, April 27th, 2025, peacefully in his home.
Ronnie was born in West Virginia but had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for most of his life. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, spending time with his family and doing what he does best, being an auto mechanic.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Melissa Barker; children, Stacy Smith and her spouse, Chris Fisher, Bryan Favre and his wife, Cheyenne Favre. Ronnie also had 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Family will have a private gathering in memory of Ronnie at a later date for close family and friends.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Ronald Barker, Jr.
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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