William I. "Bill" Cargo

William I. "Bill" Cargo, 87, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis. He was born September 9, 1926 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Mary "Mildred" (Ingles) Cargo. Bill spent his life in service beginning in 1943 in the United States Navy and graduated in 1947 from the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio as the first ROTC Graduate to be commissioned in the United States Marine Corp. He served and was a Veteran of WWII, Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict, continuing in the Corp Reserves as a Lt. Colonel before retirement. Bill was a civil engineer who owned and operated BCW, Chillicothe, Ohio and was very proud of the bridges in and around the Chillicothe area that he designed. After selling the business, he worked for the Ross County Engineers office until retirement in 2004. He was a field trial judge and raised Irish setters, two of which were runners-up of the National Championship two years in a row. Bill was an avid tennis player, continuing to play until the age of 85, and a woodworker who enjoyed making furniture for his family and others. His memberships include the Gallipolis Lions Club; American Legion #27, Gallipolis; Marine Corp League #26; NRA; Ohio State Alumni and the Gallia County Veterans Service Funeral Detail. Bill was very active in many areas throughout his life and was very well liked and respected by all who worked and knew him.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie Woodard Cargo, Gallipolis; children: Stephen Cargo, New Jersey; Sharon (Bob) Davey, Ramona, California; William James (Pamela) Cargo, Morrow, Ohio and Teresa Cargo, Ramona, California; step-children: Yvonne Day, Columbus, Ohio; Cynthia Rivera, Columbus, Ohio and Shaleen Mercer, Gallipolis; five grandchildren: James, Cara, Brian, Erin and Kevin; two great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Jo Riggs, Manistee, Michigan and several extended family members living in the Chillicothe area.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives Eileen Flynn Cargo and Jessie Cargo.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in the New Life Lutheran Church, 170 New Life Way, Gallipolis with Rev. John Jackson, officiating. The family invites those in attendance to a luncheon provided immediately following the service. Full Military Graveside Rites and interment will follow at 3:00 PM in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens, US 23, Chillicothe, Ohio. Friends and family may call Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave, Gallipolis 6:00-8:00 PM. Also, Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill's memory to:
New Life Lutheran Church Food Pantry
170 New Life Way
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
or
Gallipolis Lions Club
833 2nd Ave
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com