Kip Nicholas Barker

Kip Nicholas Barker, born May 24, 1991 in Ashtabula, Ohio, to the late Clifford Earl “Kip” Barker & Carrie Lynn Marshall, passed away at age 28 due to complications of asthmatic respiratory arrest on January 14th, 2020 at 4:20pm while admitted to Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his sister Vickie, his uncles Chuck, Clark & KK, his Aunt Kim, his father Kip, his grandparents Chet & Beverly and great grandparents Guy & Mary Ann. 

Kip was a resident of Eastlake, Ohio and a Transportation Dispatcher at Signature Health in Mentor, Ohio.  He had a zest for life, despite having a rougher life than most. He enjoyed the little things and never took anything for granted; especially when it came to spending time with the people he loved the most.  Kip was a comedian and a huge NASCAR fan, with a love of playing video games, and had a deep passion for music which included playing guitar. He was a kind soul with a heart of gold and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Kip is survived by his girlfriend Tiffani & their fur baby Raven, his sister Jessica & her husband Albert, best friends/non biological brothers Josh & Wes, his nephew Albie and three nieces; Marissa, Ashley & Kristin, several cousins and second cousins, three Aunts; Cathy (Kenny), Christine (Mike) & Judy (Keith), four uncles; Chip (Miranda), Curtis (Kris), Duke & Jody (Debbie); mother Carrie, and grandparents Al & Nada.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 2pm-6pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club located at 37299 Euclid Ave in Willoughby, Ohio. Kip’s final arrangements were entrusted to Blessing Cremation Center, 9340 Pinecone Drive, in Mentor, Ohio. (440) 352-8100.