Dakota “DJ” Barker, 26, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.
He was born January 25, 1996 in St. Joseph to Gilbert Barker and Christina (Clevenger) Barker.
DJ liked working on cars, going to races and on road trips.
He loved all kinds of music, especially rap from the early 2000s, metal and country.
DJ cherished his children. They were his world.
Known for his sarcastic sense of humor, DJ was a good kid who helped anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gilbert A. Barker; step-grandfather, Donald Ely; and uncle, Bobby Clevenger.
Survivors include his children, Carter and Kyzer Barker; his mother, Christina Barker; father, Gilbert Barker; siblings, Jimmy Allen, Coady Barker, Garrett Barker, and Christian Barker; grandparents, Erma Ely, Bobby Joe Clevenger, and Dawn Lou Ely; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and his beloved dog, Medusa.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
