Everett E. Barragar

Everett E. Barragar, 90, of Oswego, and formerly of Golden, Missouri, and Parsons, passed away at 9:44 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Labette Health.

Everett Eugene Barragar was born on February 26, 1933, to Earl Jennings and Grace Mae (Stocker) Barragar in Independence, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Oswego, where he grew up and attended school, graduating from Oswego High School in 1952.

In the early 1960's, Everett moved to Parsons and for many years owned and operated a construction company.  Throughout his life, he did a lot of concrete work and built many homes in the Parsons area.  Upon retirement, Everett and his wife, Marilyn, moved to Golden, Missouri.  They enjoyed 25 years in the home he had built for them on Table Rock Lake in the Emerald Beach Addition, before returning to Oswego to be closer to family.

As a youth, Everett was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.  He also served in the United States Naval Reserves.  For many years, Everett was involved in the Parsons Riding Club and served as its president for a time and often was the announcer at Showdeos.  His favorite past times included riding horses, fishing, camping, riding four-wheelers and woodworking.  He especially loved spending time with his family.

On March 9, 1952, Everett and Marilyn Joan Wheelen were united in marriage in Huntsville, Arkansas.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Three sons – Bruce Barragar (Linda) of Parsons, Kansas

Craig Barragar (Debbie) of Mound Valley, Kansas

Brice Barragar (Amy) of Riley, Kansas

One daughter – Kay Walker (Bill) of Parsons, Kansas

One daughter-in-law (widow of Allen Barragar) - Belinda Barragar Endicott

Ten grandchildren – Brent Barragar, Aaron Barragar, Shilo Walker, Cheyenne Walker, Cheynea Clifton, Angie Fogelman, Kristin Harlan, Brittnie Stevenson, Ashton Bailey, and Keaton Barragar

Twenty-six great-grandchildren

One great-great-grandchild

He was preceded in death by one son, Allen Barragar; one brother; and three sisters.

The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Oswego Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital or the ALS Association.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.