Ryan Michael Barker, 16, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was a native of Camp Pendleton, California, the son of Michael “Mike” Barker and Jenna Magruder Hill.

He is survived by his father, Mike (Kara) Barker of Lewisburg; mother, Jenna (Andrew) Hill of Martinsburg, WV; brother, Ernest Geiger; sisters, Hannah Brown and Ava Hill of Martinsburg, WV; paternal grandparents, Don and Betty Barker of Lewisburg; aunt, Jenie Barker and cousin, Freddie “Cito” of Lewisburg; paternal great-grandmother, Shelby Lakvold of Michigan; maternal grandparents, Howard and Nancy Shaffer of Pennsylvania; maternal step-grandparents, Donna and Wayne Joy; paternal step-grandparents, Gary and Vera Heiser; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a paternal great-grandfather, Marvin Lakvold; paternal great-grandparents, George and Connie Barker; and a maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Algieri.

Ryan lived a life full of love for his family and friends. He was an outstanding son and brother, and a loyal friend to the people in his life. Ryan always maintained an inquisitive nature, which created a love and passion for medical science; Ryan was most proud of his membership in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) at Marshall County High School where his passion for medical science grew on a daily basis. While Ryan excelled in classes that related to the medical field, he was also highly successful in all of his classes, as school came more easily for him than most. Ryan was caring and compassionate and loved to tell a good joke to lift the spirits of anyone he was around. Rather than going with the flow, Ryan prided himself on marching to the beat of his own drum as he navigated the world around him. While the world will be a little less bright now that he is resting in eternal peace, he remains the light of his parents’ lives.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 12 p.m. from the St. John’s Catholic Church. All attendees are asked to wear masks and to use the front door entrance only.

Visitation with the family will begin Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 10 a.m. and will continue until 12 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marshall County Health and Occupational Students of America Club.

London Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.