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Devoted Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Grandfather Gary Wayne Barger Jr passed away Saturday September 22, 2018 surrounded by his family at St Anthony’s hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gary was born May 9, 1962 in Chandler, Arizona to Gary and Shirley Barger. Gary is survived by his wife Channon Barger of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Two daughters Misty and husband Christopher Atkinson of Perry, Oklahoma and Amber and husband Marc Ibanez of Corpus Christi, Texas. His mother Shirley Barger of Enid, Oklahoma. Brother Richard and wife Sandi Barger of Arlington, Texas. Sister Kathy and husband Donnie Burton of Mcloud, Oklahoma. As well as several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Gary Barger.
Gary was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from Enid High School in 1980. He enlisted and served in the US Army. Gary held a variety of jobs including a lifetime of Aviation work. At the time of his death he was Lead NDT inspector for AAR in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gary and Channon attended Word of Faith Outreach and Pleasant Hill of Hot springs, Arkansas.
Gary never met a stranger. He was an avid reader with a love for the outdoors that including camping, boating, and motorcycle riding. Gary and Channon spent a lot of their free time riding his beloved BMW motorcycle coast to coast and into Canada. They enjoyed visiting places around the world.
A visitation will be held at Oklahoma City Cremation, 807 W Wilshire Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 10:00 am Thursday September 27, 2018.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Christian Motorcycle Association. https://shop.cmausa.org/donation.aspx
Joan Bailey says
So very sorry for your loss. Gary was a good man who was taken too soon. He will be remembered and missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him.
Scott Batchelor says
I’ve known Gary for the better part of 12 years. He was good man and will be missed. Condolences to the family. ”May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” Romans 15:13
Mark Lineberger says
I have known Gary for many years at AAR OKC and will greatly miss his early morning greeting and happy nature. My thought and prayers for his family.
You will be missed my friend.
Marlene Sample says
My condolences to your family. Gary will be truly missed by everyone. I remember walking into work in Hot Springs@ 3 am and the hanger echoing Praise and Worship music – To no surprise – it was Gary. I pray mighty Angels surround you with peace and comfort knowing Gary is walking with Jesus…
and to us who believe and receive we will see our loved ones again.
I am proud to have known him, to share our faith, and call him my friend.
Frank Lofton says
So sorry to learn of Gary’s sudden demise. He was a fine individual and will be missed both personally and professionally.
Terry warren says
May peace be found thru all this!
Knew Gary many years and knew him to be a terrific hearted , family loving man.
I pray for Gods peace to be upon all the Family.
Jack Smith says
I had the privilege of knowing Gary since 2006 when he joined AAR Hot Springs. I was fortunate to work with him for 3 years in Hot Springs and again for the past 3 years after he transferred to OKC. He was a valued member of our organization and he will be greatly missed. His work ethic, faith, integrity and willingness to go above and beyond expectations were uncompromised. I was blessed to have known him. My sincere condolences and prayers are with the family and multitude of friends.
ANDY ACEVEDO says
Gary was the friendliest person anybody could ever meet ! I had the pleasure of meeting him when I went to work on regionals and then again when I went to day shift to work the C40 I would meet with him every morning when he was doing his morning walks ! hard to believe he’s not with us but he’s in a better place feeling no pain. Prayers to his family may god give yall strength to over come this difficult time in your life . GARY BARGER REST IN PEACE
bobby tedford says
Gary was an awesome man, one of the hardest working guys i ever new. So sorry to hear he is no longer here with us. I remember he would work at AAR-Reebaire and then go off to Lowes and work some more.
Scotty Bicks says
I had the privilege to know and work with Gary in Hot Springs and then again in Oklahoma. Gary was one of the most kind gentlemen that anyone could meet. The world lost a great guy. Fly high Gary.
Stephen Wolfenberger says
I’ll never forget the down to earth discussions I used to enjoy having with Gary- everything from talking about God and life in general to his long peaceful cross country trips him and his wife took on his BMW. My deepest condolences to his family and all that knew him. Gary was a great honorable man, with patience and peace about him. You will be missed friend.
Alicia Cotter says
We are so very sorry to hear about this. Gary was one of the sweetest and will be missed here at AAR. He always had a smile to greet us every morning. He is in no pain or misery now. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. 💕