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Elmer “Lee” Barker, 74, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2026. Lee was born to Francine (Spence) Scholes and Elmer Barker on September 5, 1951. He was one of eleven children. He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers Everett Gire, Leon Gire, and sister Denise (Gire) Gregory. He is survived by siblings Clayton Hayes, Kendall Gire, Ernest Gire, Bobby Scholes, Rachelle Banes, Lenora Scholes, Rebecca Scholes, and son Logan Wright.
Lee's greatest accomplishment was being the loving and caring father of Logan Wright,of Oklahoma, for 27 years. His favorite things to do with Logan were to laugh, joke, fish, watch westerns, and work. He spent most of his life in the siding and window business. He was an animal lover. He resided in Joplin Missouri for the last several years. He will be missed.
Inurnment at Moore Cemetery will take place at a later date.
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