Edward Fargo
June 30, 1933 - July 25, 2013
Service
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
19419227200 |
Thursday 8/1, 10:30 am

Edward Albert “Ed” Fargo III, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2013.

Ed was born in Evanston, Illinois, June 30, 1933. He graduated in 1955 from Williams College, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He served in the USAF as a jet fighter pilot stationed in France and England with the 48th Fighter Bomber Wing, where he met the love of his life, Camille Voght, who became his wife for the next 53 years.

He was employed by Procter & Gamble in Sales in Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, and by PMI-Eisenhart, a St. Louis, MO food brokerage company. He served on the Board of Directors, Missouri Special Olympics. When they retired, Ed and Camille relocated to Riverwood in Port Charlotte, FL in 1998 were he enjoyed golf and tennis. Ed was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He made friends easily and enjoyed a lifetime of travel with Camille. He gave us many great memories and will be in our hearts forever.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife, Camille; son Edward and wife Jeanetta of Franklin, TN; daughter, Diane Murphy and husband Mark of Prior Lake, MN; four grandchildren, Adam and Emma Fargo, Jack and Curt Murphy; a sister, Sara Fargo of Santa Barbara, CA; step-sisters, Lynn Willmarth of Marina del Rey, CA, Polly Wadsworth of Edina, MN, and step-brother Robert Ripley of Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents Angela Downey Fargo and Edward A. Fargo, Jr., and stepmother, Janet Ripley Fargo.

A Committal service with military honors will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL.

Memorial donations in Ed’s name are suggested to the American Cancer Society Benjamin Mendick Hope Lodge.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Service
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
19419227200 | Map
Thursday 8/1, 10:30 am

Edward Albert “Ed” Fargo III, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2013. Ed was born in Evanston, Illinois, June 30, 1933. He graduated in 1955 from Williams College, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He served in the USAF as a jet fighter pilot stationed in France…

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Ramona Elden left a message on August 5, 2013:
Ed's smiling face will be missed on the tennis courts. He was a true gentleman!
Tom and Connie Thrasher left a message on July 31, 2013:
It is hard to believe Ed and I were tennis partners in the Senior Games in March. More importantly, he was a great guy with an obvious love for people. He will be missed. Connie and I are praying for peace and strength for Camille and the family.
John and Mary Romano left a message on July 31, 2013:
Dear Camille and Family, We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy and sadness on Ed's passing. He was a good neighbor and a good man. He was also a good tennis player. I enjoyed many a game with him as partner and competitor. Ed was one of the good guys and will be sorely missed. Sincerely, John & Mary Romano
Trevor & Theresa Metcalfe left a message on July 30, 2013:
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a fine man, and we will miss his hearty laugh, friendly face and the way he had of making you feel you were an important part of his daily life. Our condolences to Camille and the family.
Darlene Rudolph left a message on July 29, 2013:
Dear Camille and family: Tom and I wish to extend our condolences on Ed's passing. We will always remember tennis, golf and chicken wings shared as friends of Riverwood for the past 14years. Deepest sympathy and affection, Tom and Darlene
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Lawton and Betty Grant left a message on July 29, 2013:
We were deeply saddened to hear about Ed. We know how much he meant to all of you. We cherish the good times we shared with Ed and Camille. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Love, Lawton and Betty
Diane and Jack kaestner left a message on July 29, 2013:
ED was a true gentlemen. We are proud to have him and Camille as friends. We will miss him
Marc and Adrienne Lasky left a message on July 28, 2013:
Ed was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Always positive and full of gusto. He will be sorely missed by all his friends at Riverwood.
Laura Cooper left a message on July 28, 2013:
What a beautiful tribute. Love to you all.
Susan Fischer left a message on July 28, 2013:
Ron and I were so saddened to hear of the passing of Ed. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Camiile and all the family. We feel honored to have known Ed and Camille while living in Riverwood. They always greeted you with a smile and a warm hello. We wish the family our deepest sympathy and can only hope they find strength and love with the support of each other during this difficult time. With love and respect, Sue Fischer and Ron Gay
Ron & JoAnn Firestone left a message on July 28, 2013:
Ed was a Good Friend and Neighbor during our years at Riverwood! Always enjoyed the many times golfing with him and the Neighborhood get-togethers! RIP, Ed Ron & JoAnn Firestone
Al & Betty Larter left a message on July 27, 2013:
We loved everything about Ed Fargo and will surely miss him. God Bless
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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