Gary Barger, age 61 of Pittsville, Va. went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Franklin Reece Barger; and sisters, Beck and Sue. He was an over the road driver for 35 years and was a loving and devoted husband, father and papa. Surviving are his wife, Rose; son, Frankie Barger and wife Gina; very special granddaughter, Nikki; sisters, Mandy, Priss, Diana; brothers, Pete, Nick and Joe; other special and loving friends, Darlene and Terry Gusler; a daily companion, Biscuit; and clothes line friend, Janie. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Hank Brady officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.