Hayden Alexander Barker was born February 12, 2007 to Douglass and Jayme Barker. He passed from his earthly home on April 30, 2023 surrounded with love.
Hayden loved the water, especially the ocean. He enjoyed Mexican food, bubbles, stacking and throwing blocks, Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Howell and Terry Barker; and aunt, Mickey Shuerman.
Hayden was so very loved and will be greatly missed by his parents, Douglass and Jayme Barker; sisters, Chloe, and Ryleigh, brother, Maverick; grandmothers, Wanda Howell and Sherry Bojarski; aunts and uncles: Price and Gail, Greg and Marie, Johnny and Candy, Paul, Jimmy, and Daniel; and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services for Hayden will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at Veal Switch Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Snow Hill Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday and lasting until service time. Please dress casually.
The family wishes to thank Texas Children’s Hospital, and the many wonderful doctors, nurses and caregivers. Their love and care for Hayden was greatly appreciated. They also would like to thank Hayden’s Doctors and NICU nurses from LSU Shreveport hospital-where it all started, his Transplant Doctors at Georgetown Hospital in Washington DC, and his Transplant Donor and their family that gave him a second chance of life of 16 years; knowing that he lived his life to his fullest ability.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Hayden’s memory to:
Texas Children’s Hospital
Office of Philanthropy, Ste. 6226
PO Box 300630
Houston, TX 77230-0630
https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/
Services
Funeral Ceremony: May 5, 2023 11:00 am
Veal Switch Baptist Church
3393 TX-11
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
Sherry. My heart hoes out to you.
Your friend Gale Young
I cannot think of the right words to say. My heart aches for you all. I know Hayden and Pops are having the time of their life right now. I will be praying much for all of you today and in the coming days and weeks . He was such a sweet boy with an infectious smile and a bundle of energy. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. If I can do anything please let my girls know.
Prayers Abundant,
Denise 🙏
Holding space for you and your family Jayme 🤍 I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family Sherry.
Prayers and condolences for your family. Sorry for your loss.
May God bless you dear Hayden. RIP Hayden.