Joe Barger

Joe David Barger, age 75, of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 29, 2024. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Piney Woods Cemetery on Hwy 69 North in Northport, Alabama 

Joe David "Papoo" Barger, age 75, of Northport, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 29 at the home of his daughter Geanie in Northport.

Joe worked at City Cafe while he was a senior at Tuscaloosa County High School bussing tables. He and his wife Mary Barger bought City Cafe in 1974. He started the business with one dining room and turned it into a three dining room restaurant. He fed everyone and anyone that just needed a warm meal. He respected each person regardless of their religion, race, or pocketbook. He just wanted to make sure you were full and happy when you left. He was a quiet and humble man, who spoke softly. He was honorable and kept everyone's business private. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the best boss, who knew and appreciated the staff that helped build his legacy. His kindness, wisdom, love, and charity will always be missed and remembered.

Joe D. was preceded in death by his father, Terril; mother, Dorothy; and his brother, Marty Barger. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Anne Barger; daughters, Geanie Brown and Jodi Rosenberg (Tony); brother, Bobby Barger (Ann); sisters, Linda Chambliss and Pamela Barger; three grandchildren, Nick Brown, Skylar Rosenberg (Gavin), and Tony Rosenberg; and extended family, Cynthia Johnson.

The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Joe's remarkable life with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Piney Woods Cemetery on Hwy 69 N, Northport, AL with Bro. Jimmy Holliman and Bro. Roger Lucas officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Joe liked everything plain and simple. All are encouraged to come. Please wear your City Cafe T-shirts, or just be comfortable and casual.

Pallbearers will be Nick Brown, Tony Rosenberg, Jaxon, Ethan, and Keith Traywick, and Ryan Hallman. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of City Cafe, Merchants of Historic downtown Northport, Sam Scale, Robert Woods, Steve and Susan Johnson, Staff of Hospice of West Alabama, Sidney and Sidney Jr. Black, Ed and Wayne Sanford, Hud Hallman, Clay Burke, Andrew McDaniel, and Stanley Phillips.

Joe's family would like to express an abundance of love and gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from all.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of West Alabama or your favorite charity.