Jeffrey M. Cargill Jr., age 76, of Brookville, Indiana died unexpectedly Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Born April 20, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Jeffrey M. Sr. & Mary (Huck) Cargill. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy 1957-1961, having served as an Aviation Machinist Mate. He was part of the U.S. Navy Honor Guard that served at the Inauguration of former president John F. Kennedy.
On December 28, 1985 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Cress, and she survives.
Jeff was semi-retired, having worked for many years in the automotive industry at the former Bauer Ford, and most recently Jim True Ford. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Franklin County Historical Society; served on the Franklin County Election Board, and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. In his leisure time he enjoyed NASCAR racing, automobiles, and restoring and selling antiques.
Besides Barbara his loving wife of nearly 31 years, survivors include three sons, Mike (Stella Carey) Strohmier of Whiteland, Indiana, Brett Cargill of South Carolina, and Jonathan Cargill of Florida; as well as a daughter, Stephanie Cargill of Florida; two grandchildren; two sisters & brothers-in-law, Mary Jane (Phil) Brewer of Medina, Ohio and Sally (Ted) Williams of Kettering, Ohio.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Curtis Bond will officiate the Funeral Services at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville United Methodist Church or the Franklin County E.M.S.. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cargill family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .