James Barger

James W. Barger, 87, of Bellville, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio, died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Country Meadows Care Center in Belleville. He was born May 20, 1919 in Stock Twp., Harrison County, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence A. and Lydia Ann Phillips Bargar. After attending Laceyville School, he graduated from Scio High School in 1937. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and was a lifelong farmer. He also worked for many years for Stock Twp., C. & H. Modern Builders, and the Cadiz Seed Co. He was a member and past secretary of the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Dept., a member of the Ohio Flywheel Club, and enjoyed transporting his Amish friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Marianna McKlveen, Ruth Gram, Doris Birney and a twin sister, Martha (Betty) Cope; a niece, Janet L. Birney; and nephews, Tom and Carl Albert Birney. Surviving are nephews: James Richard (Marilyn) Cope, John (Audrey) Birney, Bill (Barb) Birney, and Clarence (Mary Lou) Gram; nieces: Betty Jo (Don) Shaw, Donna McKlveen, Doris (Jack) Burton, and Joyce Richards; several great nephews and great nieces; and several great great nephews and great great nieces. Friends may call Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Matilda Heavilin officiating. Burial will follow at Patterson Cemetery, Deersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, c/o Linda Kelley, 87995 Buxton Rd., Scio, OH 43988. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Saturday, November 4, 2006 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States

Service

Sunday, November 5, 2006 2:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States