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1936
DIED
2022
Ralph Barger Obituary
Ralph is survived by his wife, Dr. Andrea Bradford of Ball Ground. He is also survived by his daughter Donna Barger of Matthews, North Carolina; sons John (Jasper, Georgia) and Bill (Mills River, North Carolina), stepsons James Bradford (Texarkana, Texas) and David Bradford Jr. (Atlanta), their spouses and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved stepmother Frances Mashburn Barger, and two sons, David Alan Barger and Ernest Charles Barger.
Ralph spent his early years growing up in Florida and Asheville, North Carolina and moved to the Atlanta area in 1955. He attended Georgia State College and after discovering his passion for dogs he spent 20 years in the ring showing his own dogs and as a professional handler and show superintendent. In 1984 he opened Tarabar Enterprises, serving the professional dog handling and grooming community in the southeastern United States and beyond until his retirement in 2017. His greatest joy was to make people laugh and he felt blessed to be able to blend his love for the professional dog community with his skills as a salesman.
A private graveside service for the family will be held in Asheville, NC.
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Carol Green
December 14, 2022
Ralph was one in a million ! A good and knowledgeable dog man. Great eye for a dog. Honest and forthright in all things. A man of integrity. I was privileged to know him and call him friend. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to Andrea , his children and the rest of his family.
Caroline Coile
December 11, 2022
I felt honored to count Ralph as a friend and I know I was one of many. I always valued his opinion Over that of most judges and looks forward to his critique always given honestly but kindly. He could always make me laugh and I consider him as someone who influenced my life.
Kerrie kuper
December 11, 2022
Sorry for your loss. I adored him
Kerrie kuper
Karen Wennerstrom
December 9, 2022
John and Lauri, I am sending my love, prayers and a big hug your way. Your father will always be in your heart. Thank HEAVEN for the plan of salvation and knowing you will be reunited one day. I sure miss seeing you both and hope you know how much I love and care for you.
Karen Wennerstrom
Roger Parker
December 8, 2022
So sorry to hear praying for Donna John and Bill
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