Marion Barger

May 18, 1938 - December 25, 2013

Beattyville, KY – Marion Barger, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at his residence in the Lee County, KY community of Spencer Ridge. Marion was born in Blue Diamond, Perry County, KY, on May 18, 1938, a son of the late Loster Barger and Grace Farmer Barger. He was self employed in the construction trade and was talented in bricklaying. He was an avid fan of University of Louisville basketball and was a member of the Heidelberg Church of God. He is survived by his wife; Lora Faye Spencer Barger of Beattyville, KY, 3 sons; Shannon Dale Barger, Robert Dale Barger and Johnny Lynn Barger, all of Beattyville, KY 1 brother; Charles (Lorene) Barger of Hyden, KY, 1 sister; Mary Magdeline Barger of Ohio, 2 grandchildren; Jimmy Popp and Janice Spring Whitaker, 2 great grandchildren; Tyler Chase Whitaker and Katelynn Ann Farler. Marion is also survived by a special daughter in law, Eliza Barger along with other family members and friends. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife, Janice Barger, and daughter, Kathy Lynn Combs. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 28, 2013, with Pastor Chuck Calvert officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 28, 2013, from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the funeral home. Marion will be laid to rest in the Barger Cemetery located in the Heidelberg Community of Lee County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.