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Benny Barger Obituary
Born January 24, 1944 in Brutus, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charley and Romilee (Cornett) Barger.
He was a former employee of Hobarts in Louisville, the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company for 20 years and Frank Miller Sawmill. He attended the Faith Southern Baptist Church and had been a resident of Washington County since 1963, formerly of Manchester, Kentucky.
Survivors include his Sister: Ruby Morris of Salem and Nephew: Roger Morris.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Wednesday 4/1/2026 at Dawalt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Steven Gorman officiating.
Visitation: 3 to 7 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Interment at Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Salem.
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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street, Salem, IN 47167
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204 East Market Street, Salem, IN 47167
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1
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11:00 a.m.
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street, Salem, IN 47167
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Dawalt Funeral Home - SalemOnly 11 hours left for delivery to next service.