Myron Lynn “Ike” Barkley Obituary

Myron Lynn “Ike” Barkley, 74, passed away at his home in Canton, Missouri on December 4, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ike was born in Quincy, Illinois, January 3, 1951, a son of Harold and Esther (Schone) Barkley.  As a youth, he attended Emerson grade school.  As a left-handed first baseman for the Little League baseball team, The Prairie Farms Devils, his right-hand reach gave him a slight edge over a runner when stretching to make an out.

In 1963 the family moved to Taylor, Missouri.  He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1969.  After marriage to Debbie Heimer, Ike found employment with Electric Wheel Company in Quincy but eventually became a construction worker from which he retired.  As a young man, Ike was an avid coon hunter, tramping the hills and valleys of Northeast Missouri in pursuit of his prey.  He owned a number of motorcycles and classic automobiles, including a restored 1955 Chevy.

After retirement Ike enjoyed travel, especially Jamaica and other Caribbean isles, but in later years, found a second home in Costa Rica where he and a good friend, Clyde Wilson, resided off and on.

Ike possessed a magnetic personality, an engaging smile and a great sense of humor, memories which will console us all.  He was a friend to many; and enemy to none.  A note of gratitude goes out to Hospice of Northeast Missouri for what they do so well – providing guidance, compassion and dignity.

Ike was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his daughter, Erin (Andy) Johnson of Maywood, Mo.; grandsons, Alex (Chelsey) Johnson and Eli Johnson, both of Maywood; and great-grandchildren, Rhett and Navy Johnson.  He is also survived by siblings, Jeannie (Don) Norfolk of Quincy, Il., Cleve (Lois) Barkley of Quincy, Il. and Alvin (Sharon) Barkley of Moberly, Mo.; one nephew, three nieces and long-time girlfriend, Jeannie Clay of Canton, Mo. and her daughters, La’Kia and Ta’Meika, and granddaughter, Na’Leigha and a close friend, Shawn Clay.

A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 4 until 8 PM at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton, Missouri with closing remarks at 8 PM by Minister Kent Heimer.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeast Missouri.

Honorary Pallbearers: Eli Johnson, Alex Johnson, Shawn Clay, Kory Gay and Clyde Wilson

“It’s been a good ride.”