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Samuel “Sammy” Collins Barger, Jr., 73, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel, Sr. and Claudine Teaford Barger.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Anderson Barger; sons, Alan Barger, Spencer Barger, and Daniel (Casey Dudley) Barger; grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Woods, Gracey and Matthew Graham, Brooke Barger, Brandon Barger, Brian Barger, and Brittany Barger; great-grandchildren, Emma and Mason Woods; former spouse, Betty Jo Barger; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Hiram Austin, Shirley and Paul Higgins; brother, William “Billy” Barger; numerous nieces and nephews, and pet companion, Lacey.
Visitation will be held from 1-2pm with funeral services at 2pm Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Forest Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Arrangements by the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.comor 540-884-2276.
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14777 Church Street PO Box 115, Eagle Rock, VA 24085

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