Charley Barger

Charley Barger obituary, Salem, IN

Charley Barger

Charley Barger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Jul. 16, 2025.
Charley Barger, age 100 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his residence.
Born June 19, 1925 in Booneville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ance and Alpha (Burns) Barger.
He was a retired Ambulance Driver with the Clay County Kentucky Ambulance Service and had been a resident of Washington County since 2015, formerly of Manchester, Kentucky.
Survivors include: 1 Son: Benny Barger of Salem; 1 Daughter: Ruby Morris of Salem; 1 Sister: Thelma Caudell of Covington, Kentucky and 1 grandson.
He was preceded in death by 5 brothers.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday and 11 am until the time of the service on Friday. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charley, please visit our floral store.

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