Carl Ralph Barger

Carl was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church. He unselfishly served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his step-father, Haskel Harr; brothers, Ed Barger and Nelson Barger; sister and brother-in-law, Rita & Charles Stone; infant brother, Paul Barger; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary & Jack Dougherty.

Carl is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Howard Barger; sister, Phyllis Horton; in-laws, Valery Barger, Eula Barger Pendleton & husband Olin; Jack Dougherty, and Callie Howard; special friend, Lynn Taylor; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday (October 16, 2019) from 11 a.m. to noon at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home at noon with Rev. Dr. Tom Hancock officiating.

Carl will be laid to rest on Wednesday (October 16, 2019) at 1 p.m. in the Garden of Everlasting Life I at East Lawn Memorial Park. Military rites will be provided by American Legion Posts 3/265. Nieces and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Cassidy United Methodist Church (5801 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, TN 37664) or a charity of your choice.