Prentess L. "Prent" Barger

Prentess L. "Prent" Barger obituary

Prentess L. "Prent" Barger

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Prentess Barger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Clark Chapel - Dowagiac on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Prentess L. Barger, 70, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 11, 1955, in Lansing, MI, the son of Merle "Curley" and Darlene (Robinson) Barger.

Surviving are his longtime partner of 40 years, Lynn Clark; step-children, David Clark and Angela Groves; step-granddaughter, Ashley (Daniel Sprat) Groves; step-great-granddaughter, Novalynn Spratt; sister, Cheryl (Tom) Whitmore; nieces, Felicia (Mike Henry) Whitmore and Jennifer Whitmore; grandnieces, Star and Isabella; great-niece, Galaxy; and great-nephew, Jackson.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Douglas Barger.

A service to celebrate Prent's life will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit Prent's personalized webpage at www.clarkch.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Service

12:00 p.m.

Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes

405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI 49047

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