Mr. Barger graduated from Patapsco High School in Dundalk, MD and attended Dundalk Community College in Baltimore where he received a degree in Business Administration. He previously attended the Believers Victory Center in Moorefield, WV.  Mr. Barger was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  He worked for Valspar Corp. in Baltimore, MD as a paint tinter as well as a body & fender repairman in his fathers body shop. James had a love of fishing and enjoyed spending his free time on the lake.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Barger is survived by: 1 son, James Stuart Barger, Jr. of Dundalk and 1 step-son, Eddie Gibson, Jr. of Front Royal, VA; 2 step-daughters, Heather Gibson of York, PA and Jessica Smith of TN; 2 sisters, Sharon Drummond of Dundalk and Terri Wilmoth of Reisterstown, MD; 1 brother, Kevin Barger of Dundalk; 4 grandchildren, Blazedyn Barger, Ellyna Barger, Conway Barger and Ryder Barger and 6 step-grandchildren, Hannah Allison, Tamaya Bailey, Alyssa Johnson, Lariyah Gibson, Isayah Gibson and Jeremiyah Jackson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother George Barger.

In honoring Mr. Bargers wishes his body will be cremated. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home.