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James Alan "Jim" Barger, 59, of Chestnut, IL passed away August 11, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held August 16, 2013, 10-11 a.m., at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home with the funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. Pastor David Ramirez of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln will officiate. Burial will be at Aetna Township Cemetery in Chestnut, IL. Military rites will be accorded.

Jim Barger was born January 17, 1954 in Decatur, IL. He was the son of Earl and Hulde (Johnson) Barger. He married Laura Allen on December 23, 1991. She survives. He was the father of one daughter, Sonja Barger, and one son, James Barger II, both of Vincennes, Ind. He is also survived by his grandchildren Tayleigh Barger, Anayah Duke, and Hallie Lessen; and five brothers Charles "Rusty" (Opal) Barger of Delaware, Kenneth (Sally) Barger of Blue Mound, IL, Scott Barger of Delaware, Carl (Jenny) Barger of Atlanta IL, and Millo (Rachelle) Barger of Delaware. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas.Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed old muscle cars, working outdoors, and general handyman work.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home.