Ray Harrison Barger

He was born in Catawba County on May 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Nellie Bost Barger.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters Lois Arrowood, Burnell Clontz and Betty Jean Martin and 2 brothers Cecil Barger and Everett Barger.

Ray was well known for being the owner/operator of B&B/Ray Barger Monuments, he retired from the City of Hickory after 30 years as Superintendent of Sanitation Department. He served in US Army during the Korean War. Ray was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a caring and generous soul who spent his life giving to others. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Dolly Sanders Barger of the home; his daughter Robin Barger Hoyle of Hickory; grandsons Jim M. Willis II and wife Carmine of Hickory, and Steven F. Willis and wife Twana Hudson-Willis of Columbia, SC; granddaughter Jenny H. Cook and husband Rodney of Hickory; great granddaughter Raegan Willis, Kolleen Willis and Kalie Cook, all of Hickory; great grandsons Steven Gerret Willis of Columbia, SC, and Will Cook of Hickory and a brother Richard Barger and wife Jeanette of Conover. A special thanks to a friend and caregiver Jena Watts, and also to special friend Rick Watts.

Ray will lie in state Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 9:00am to 1:30pm at Hillside Baptist Church in Brookford, the family will not be present.

Due to the NC Laws pertaining to COVID-19, a private funeral service will be Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 2:00pm at Hillside Baptist Church with Reverend David Crump officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairview City Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 544.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hillside Baptist Church, 2017 South Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602.