Selby Lee Barker Sr., age 83, of Russellville, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born July 28, 1940, in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Elmer Washington and Clara Belle (Tilley) Barker.  They then relocated to California and in later years, Selby moved back to Arkansas to help his aged father and mother.

Along with various jobs he held, Selby was a hotel and restaurant manager.

Survivors include a son, Selby Barker Jr. of Diamond Bar, California; a daughter, Deborah Barker of Riverside, California; a brother, Ben Barker of Laughlin, Nevada; two sisters, Sharon Vincent of Utah and Pamella Jeffers of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

All arrangements are private under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.