Dr. James Barge

Dr. James Barge, 87 of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born in DeFuniak Springs, FL to the late Elbert and Effie Barge. He was educated in the public school system of Walton County, FL. and was drafted into the United States Armed Forces during the Korean conflict where he served as a training specialist for two years. He later graduated from Florida A&M University, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He received his Ph. D. in Vocational Education Administration from Florida State University.

Dr. Barge returned to Walton County earlier in his career, where he taught Elementary Education and later taught Vocational Agriculture. In 1969, he and his family moved to Tallahassee, where he worked with the Florida Department of Education as a Bureau Chief.

Dr. Barge was called to share his expertise nationally. He has given oral testimony on vocational education to the United States House of Representatives and written testimony to the United States Senate. In addition he also was recruited for a Strategic Planning Seminar "Leadership in the New Age of Strategic Advantage" conducted by Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Technology Group. Upon his retirement, he returned to his passion, teaching. He joined Florida A&M University as an adjunct professor and strategic planning consultant for the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

His motto was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The life of service is the life that counts."

Dr. James A. Barge was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Washington Barge. To this union were born three daughters: Janice Barge Clarke (J.L. Michael) of St. Petersburg, Cheryl Barge-Seabrooks (Jesse) and Linda Barge-Miles both of Tallahassee; he is also survived by four sisters: Barbara Gipson, Ruth Brown, Vera Randolph and Gloria Riley (Paul), four brothers: Jesse (Rose), Elbert, Jr. (Juliaette), and J.D. "Hayward", and seven grandchildren: Jazmine Clarke, Lorian Miles, Courtney Williams, Erin Williams, Justin Clarke, Khristin Miles and Korbin Miles.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 (Noon) Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 501 West Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida. The family will receive friends and host a viewing on April 8, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Barge

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20 Entries

Jazmine Clarke

April 30, 2016

I miss ya GP!

Robbie Paul

April 13, 2016

Janice, Cheryl, Linda, My prayers, thoughts are with you all.

Robbie Paul

April 13, 2016

Janice, Cheryl, Linda, It saddens me to learn the home going of such an amazing man your Dad, Mr. Barge. Have so many WOUNDERFUL memories. My thoughts and prayers are forever with you all.

Deborah Cozart-Hawkins

April 13, 2016

I am sad to here the passing of your Father. He was a great Father to our community. His pleasant smile will be missed. May God comfort , and protect you all.

April 12, 2016

May the God of Strength and Might. Subtain your Heart and Spirit. In the lost of your love one. Isaiah 57:15

April 10, 2016

Janice, Cheryl and Linda my condolences.

April 9, 2016

Dorothy Henry-Donald
DE funiak Springs, Fl

Lisa Lang

April 9, 2016

Linda, Cheryl, and Janice,

I was sadden to hear the news about your father. He was an outstanding man who left an indelible mark on the lives of others. He also was a very kind human being. I hope in the days to come you can remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years.

You have my heart felt condolences.

Barbara Barnes

April 8, 2016

Linda,
There is no need to be sad about the passing of your beloved father. Your devotion and honor to your parents has been recorded by our Lordvand Savior, Jesus Christ . My prayer is that you hold tightly to the wonderful memories and depend ofvGod for strength and peace during the days ahead. . I am certain that they your parents were very proud of your accomplishments and your dedication to their well being.
God Bless you in the days ahead!
Dr. Barbara Barnes and family

Vanessa Anderson

April 8, 2016

Linda -

I was saddened to hear that your father had passed. My heart mourns for you, but there is no pain that God cannot heal in time. Continue to look to the hill from whence your help will truly come.

April 8, 2016

To Linda Barge Miles and Family:
We wish you and family a "Prayerful Celebration" during your observance of your Fathers Passing" and recognition of his many contributions to the Tallahassee Community, the State of Florida and other Communities. He will certainly be missed.
We shall keep you in our Prayers in remembrance
of your Father.
Warm Regards,
Walter and Barbara Smith
Tampa, Florida

Lucinda Hawkins

April 8, 2016

To Linda Miles and family may god bless u and your family uncle James was a good man he always was their for me and Tamia god is the light of our salvation and thank u for everything god has he arms wrapped around u and your family Gb.(RIP)

Hilda Jackson

April 7, 2016

I will always treasure the conversations we had.

Delbert Floyd

April 7, 2016

God bless this beautiful family in a time of sorrow.

Vanessa Whitley

April 7, 2016

To the Barge family: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal" You have my deepest condolences, Dr. Barge was one of my professor at FAMU university, he will be solely missed.

Keith Miles

April 7, 2016

To Linda and the Barge Family,

Dr. Barge was a tower of strength and a tremendous person. I learned so much from him and thank God for the role he played in my children's lives and my life. Remember the good times and lean on God for strength during this time. Dr. Barge left a living legacy and a great example for us all to follow.

Keith and the Miles Family

Edith Randolph

April 7, 2016

Justin and family, my prayers are for your strength, peace and healing. May the Lord keep you in his love and care. Bless you all!

Patricia Mayes

April 7, 2016

Rest in peace, Dr. Barge.

Your former Famu student.

Juanita Jefferson Cook

April 7, 2016

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

April 6, 2016

Faithful Servant; Amazing Professor; Awesome Man of God!!!

We pray blessings of peace and comfort to our Family (Cheryl, Courtney, Erin, Janice, Linda, Jesse, and each Barge Family member). As you reflect on your precious memories, just remember....GOD IS!!!

Sympathetically Submitted,

***The Seabrooks/Hudson/Rhodes Family, Monticello, FL***

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