Dr. Clyde Henry Barganier was born in Greenville, Alabama on April 16, 1944. He passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Springfield, MO where he had recently moved a few weeks prior. He was a Montgomery resident for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Ruth Holcomb Barganier, and his parents, Henry and Eula Mae Little Barganier
He is survived by his wife, Columbia Ann Thiesen-Barganier (wife of 4 years); his children, son, Jonathan Barganier (Allyson Stauch) of Montgomery; daughter, Karen Barganier Smith (Jason) of Helena, Alabama; and four grandchildren, Jessica Barganier, Nathan Barganier, Katelyn Smith, and Brooklyn Smith
He graduated from Lowndes County High School in 1962. He received a AA degree in 1964 from Alabama Christian Academy Junior College. He attended David Lipscomb University and received a B.A. in Psychology in 1966. He received a M.P.H in Health Administration from the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill in 1972. He received a Dr.P.H. in Health Services Management from the University of Alabama in Birmingham's School of Public Health in 1982.
His career was dedicated to serving in various positions within the Alabama Department of Public Health. In 1996, he began serving as Director of Primary Care and Rural Health Development where he remained until his retirement.
He was an active member of Vaughn Park Church of Christ for over 30 years where he served as a former Elder. He had a strong faith and deep love for the Lord. Former Elders and close friends, Sam Cooper and Wiley Cutts will conduct a graveside service on Friday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Cemetery. Due to Covid restrictions, the family requests masks be worn and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor can be made to Vaughn Park Church Family Care Ministry, Vaughn Park Church of Christ, 3800 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36106.
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