Barger, William “Bill” Henry

Well-Known Organist And Pipe Organ Builder

  • Saturday, June 3, 2023
William “Bill” Henry Barger
William “Bill” Henry Barger

William “Bill” Henry Barger, 80, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, in a local hospital following a brief illness.

He was born November 12, 1942 in Chattanooga, to the late Linnie M. and Henry L. Barger.

Mr. Barger was a well-known organist and pipe organ builder. He co-owned and operated Barger and Nix Organs with Charles Nix until shortly before his death. He was a member of the American Guild of Organists and an Honorary Member of the Guild of Carilloneurs of North America.

He was a long-time member and past music director of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church.

He is survived by a host of cousins, friends, and colleagues.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, at 5 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 7555 Ooltewah Georgetown Road, Ooltewah, Tn. 37363 with the Rev. Louisa Parsons officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Pre-funeral music will begin at 4:30 p.m.

A private committal will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Forest Hills Cemetery, 4016 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37419.

It was Mr. Barger’s request that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Music Endowment at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in his memory.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.

Obituaries
Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line
Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line
  • 5/6/2025

Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line, a cherished longtime resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born on Oct. 12, 1974, to Herbert and Peggy ... more

Vickie Sue Seagle
Vickie Sue Seagle
  • 5/6/2025

Vickie Sue Seagle of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Vickie was preceded in death by her husband ... more

Jane Bennett Bowne
Jane Bennett Bowne
  • 5/6/2025

Jane Bennett Bowne, 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on March 26, 2025, where she was most comfortable, at home, on her couch, in the morning sunlight, with her loved ones surrounding her. ... more