Wife, daughter of deceased pressman remember his energy
Lisa Barge was looking forward to having her husband, James Barge, home more often, so the two could spend more time engaging with their church, working around the house and spending time with their new granddaughter.
James’ death in the early morning hours Thursday, May 4, 2023, was even more crushing because it came two weeks before his retirement from working as a pressman at the Butler Eagle. The Barges were looking forward to enjoying time together.
“He was energetic,” Lisa said. “He would paint, he would take care of anything around the house, be with our kids and grandchildren.”
Lisa said she and James recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. They were married in 1979 in a Baptist church and honeymooned in Hilton Head, S.C. The couple was talking about returning to their honeymoon spot once James retired, she said.
