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Kirk Barker Obituary

Kirk John Barker, age 66, of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kirk was born May 22, 1959, in Fort Benning, Georgia to John Kenneth and Janice Barker.
Kirk was preceded in death by his father, John Kenneth Barker.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Barker; mother, Janice Barker; and sister, Tammy (George) Morgan.
A Graveside Service was held Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Rogers officiating. Music was provided by Barry Abernathy, Greg Brooks, Darrell Webb, Brian Hooper, Robby Mathis, and James Jones.
The following gentlemen served as pallbearers; Mark Burger, Brian Hooper, Barry Abernathy, Darryl Shook, Robby Mathis, Wes Kimsey, Jim Callihan and Chris Nelson.
Honorary pallbearers were Greg Brooks, Perry Suits, Scott Barker, Ronnie Kimsey, Jim Ritchie, and Crews Chastain.
Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, Georgia.
The family received friends at Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Homes & Crematories McCaysville Chapel Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Kirk John Barker
You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Observer from Aug. 27 to Sep. 3, 2025.

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21

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel of McCaysville

McCaysville Chapel, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Aug

22

Graveside service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mount Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery

Boy Scout Road, Blairsville, GA 30512

Funeral services provided by:

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home – McCaysville Chapel

1478 Blue Ridge Drive P.O. Box 39, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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