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Abe “Pap” Barge
July 4, 2012
Deacon Abe “Pap” Barge, departed this life on June 28, 2012, at a local hospital. He was born October 2, 1938, in Oak Hill, AL, to the late Ike and Eula Barge.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; Willie James Barge and Joe Cephus Jones, Sr. Deacon Barge was the longtime owner and operator of Palafox Service Center where he provided excellent automotive service to his loyal customers. He was an active member of Englewood Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 18 years, Hattie Jenkins Barge; his children, Abe Lionel Barge, Shelton, CT; Deborah (Richard) Flores, Shelton, CT; Charles R. Barge, Angola, Africa; Terrence (Michele) Barge, Glenside, PA; Barbara Barge-Young, Atlanta, GA; Emma Woods, Pensacola; seven siblings; Julia Jenkins, Ruby Barge, Arthur (Verdelle) Barge, Ann (Ivy) Brooks-Marshall, Ike (Annie) Barge, Diane Hicks, Minnie (Delarian) Pogue; all of Pensacola, 16 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Katie Lee Jenkins of Cantonment; three step-sons, Charles Morgan, Barry Edler, and James Lett; six brothers-in-law, LV (Carolyn) Jenkins, Clarence Jenkins, Jerry (Josey) Jenkins, Cleveland (Elizabeth) Jenkins, Tommie (Sig) Jenkins, all of Pensacola, and Ollie Jenkins of Geneva, AL; two sisters-in-law, Alice (Calvin) Williams and Theresa (Randy) Hilton, both of Jacksonville; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, love ones, and loyal customers. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his “own special Angel”, Deacon Delarian Pogue. He was his caretaker, his friend, his chauffeur, and his fiercely devoted brother-in-law. He was at his side when he became ill and was holding his hand when his soul took flight on Thursday, June 28, 2012.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Englewood Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Larry C. Watson officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Joe Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at Englewood Missionary Baptist Church at 1100 West Scott Street from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012.
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