David Warren Barger

David Warren Barger, age 76, of Morristown, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. David was a member of Manley Baptist Church in Morristown for 50 years. He served as a deacon, choir member, Sunday School Leader, on various administrative committees, and early on, he coached the infamous Manley Red’s softball team. David graduated from Red Bank High School, Chattanooga and Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City. David’s accounting degree led him to an early career in auditing with financial institutions in Chattanooga and Morristown. His true occupational calling came in 1980 when he was offered a job with the athletic department at Carson-Newman. Upon his retirement in 2012, he had been serving as the school’s Athletic Director for 22 years. David’s love for sports and C-N was evident by all who knew him. Even in retirement and up until the week of his most recent illness, he could be found in the press box or sidelines of most Eagles events. Anyone who knew David, knew of his faith, positivity, determination and strength. Having been diagnosed at the age of 8 with Muscular Dystrophy, David’s life wasn’t always easy, but he never complained and always adapted to any challenges that might stand in his way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Alta Barger; and father-in-law, Ray Mahan. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Malinda Barger; daughter, Allyson Kilgore and her husband Matt; son, Paul Barger and his wife Shaleia; son, Philip Barger and his wife Melissa; grandsons, Taylor Kilgore, Tanner Kilgore, Landon Barger, Brooks Barger, and Boston Barger; brother, Don Barger and his wife, Lisa; mother-in-Law, Bonnie Mahan; brother-in-Law, Keith Mahan and his wife Nina. David is also survived by a “host of Eagles”. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Manley Baptist Church, 5603 West Andrew Johnson Highway, Morristown, TN from 12:30p-2:30p with a Celebration of Life to follow. Orange and Blue attire is encouraged. Private Family Graveside will take place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the David “Boog” Barger Hall of Fame Scholarship at Carson-Newman University Attn: Advancement Office P.O. Box 557 Jefferson City, TN 37760 or online with a designation for said scholarship. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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