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Sep 1, 1932 - Feb 3, 2017 (Age 84)
Bill Barlage was one of the finest people I ever met. He was a great human being, an excellent professor of chemical engineering, and one of my closest friends. I miss him and think of him often. He was my mentor, professor, and friend. One of the nicest and best human beings I have ever known.
Wade Ponder
BS 1963, MS 1965
Wade Ponder
January 28, 2021
so sorry for your loss conne
Connie Ratliff
February 16, 2017 | MALTA, OH
Cheryl and family,
Jerry and I were very saddened to learn Bill had passed away. He was such a precious soul. I will never forget the day he came over and first saw "Sophie". He immediately fell for her and she for him ...true puppy love. Jerry was fortunate enough to have lunch with Bill not long ago and talked "shop". I have a framed poster Bill gave me of the cockpit of a Cessna 172 he brought me when he learned I was taking flying lessons. He was always so thoughtful. Bill will be...
Kele Davenport
February 15, 2017 | Seneca, SC
To Sheryl and Billy and your families. The entire Palmer family has multiple great memories of both your mom and dad. I recently saw your dad at the drugstore and we had a pleasant conversation about our families. He always wanted to know how others were doing. We are so sorry for your loss, and our prayers are with you all.
Jim and Kate Palmer
February 06, 2017 | Clemson, SC
What a precious man! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with "Dad" these last few months. I loved talking to him about his interesting past, his hobbies and about the Lord. Our last time together was on a Sunday when we read the Psalms together and listened to one of his favorite Psalms put to music that he had sung in the choir. He absolutely loved it! I was blessed!
Terri Stribling
February 06, 2017 | Easley, SC
As a student and long-term friend of Bill Barlage, my wife, Karen, and I find it very sad and difficult to say goodbye to one of the best friends we ever had. We treasure the time we spent with him traveling around the country to visit universities and chemical engineering departments of his choice. We will both miss him more than we can possibly describe. Wade Ponder, Raleigh, NC, Chemical Engineering class of 1963
Wade Ponder
February 05, 2017 | Raleigh, NC
Sheryl and Billy, our condolences. We always enjoyed our interactions with Bill and know there will a big hole in your lives.
Larry &Patty Hudson
February 04, 2017 | Central, SC
Sheryl and Billy - so sorry to hear of your loss. Your parents were precious. I'm reminded of Aunt Mamie and Uncle Bob. I still miss them dearly. Remember the fun we had as children growing up there? You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Love and miss you.
Melony & Doug Daly
February 04, 2017 | Collinsville, IL
Dr. Barlage (Bullet Bill) was a good friend and supporter of the ChE Class of '63! We will miss him very much when we return to Clemson for our Reunions!
Jim Rushton
James D Rushton
February 04, 2017 | Ninety Six, SC
William B. Barlage, Jr.Seneca, SC
William B. "Bill" Barlage, Jr., 84, widower of Linda Douglas Barlage, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at the home of his daughter in Easley, SC.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Florence Ellinger and William B. Barlage, Sr.
Bill was a graduate of Leigh University, earned his Masters from University of VA and his PhD from N.C. State University. He began his teaching career in 1958 where he taught Chemical Engineering and retired in 1994 as the Associate Dean of Engineering at Clemson University. In 1965 he was major dissertation advisor for the first student to receive a PhD in the state of SC. His outside interests were flying and held a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating. His other interests included railroads and in the summer of 1962 he qualified as a road fireman on the VA division of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. He loved classical music and sang in the Greenville Chorale for 28 years and in his church choir for over 50 years. He was a member of Alive Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are his daughter, Sheryl (Robert) Pelligrino of Easley; son, William B. (Judie) Barlage, III of Easley; grandchildren, Robert Paul Pelligrino, Jr., Bethany Pelligrino, Lauren (Chaz) Culberson, Lydia Pelligrino, Rebecca Barlage, and William B. Barlage IV; and great-grandson, Gray Jones.
Funeral services will be 3 PM, Monday, February 6, 2017 in the Chapel of Alive Wesleyan Church in Central with Rev. Fred Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:50, Monday, prior to the service at the church.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorials may be made to the music ministry at Alive Wesleyan Church, 136 Chastain Road, Central, SC 29630 or to The Greenville Chorale, P.O. Box 16851, Greenville, SC 29606.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC 29630.
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