Franklin Delano Barger, age 73 of Knoxville died on March 3, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he will be deeply missed by them all. He loved his many family outings and trips to Dollywood. He was retired from Stokes Electric Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Barger; brothers, Oscar Jr., James and Fred; sisters, Thelma, Mabel and Martha. He is survived by his loving family Ruth Barger, his loving and devoted wife of 45 years that has been by his side until the end; sons, Dwayne and Greg and his loving and devoted daughter Stacy Mendenhall; brothers, Raymond and Clifford and sisters Christine and Grace; 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and a special thanks to Judy who gave lots of TLC when we couldn't be there. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with funeral services following at Highland West Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn McCLain and Horace Hamilton officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Highland West Cemetery.
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