James Vargo Obituary James Arnold Vargo November 8, 1949 － October 15, 2023 Boykins － James Arnold "Bugga" Vargo, 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late John Charles Vargo, Sr. and Josephine Hasty Vargo. He was also predeceased by a brother, John "Buck" Vargo, Jr.; a niece, Angelina V. Harris; his father and mother-in-law, Norman H. and Lona B. Edwards; and a brother-in-law, Frederick R. O‚ÄôNeal. Bugga was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School and a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a retired maintenance supervisor in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 26 years of service, worked at Southside Gas, and was presently working at Southampton Cutting. He was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, the Catholic Club, and a former member of Byrum Hunt Club in Suffolk. Bugga was a loving husband, father, brother, and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 51 years, Kay Edwards Vargo; a daughter, Kelly Vargo Byers (Adam) of Jarratt; a sister, Mary Vargo O‚ÄôNeal of Rodanthe, NC; a brother, Thomas E. Vargo of Oriental, NC; a sister-in-law, Gracie K. Vargo; a brother-in-law, Alan C. Edwards (Beverly); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Friday, October 20, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Park with Chaplain Joe Bain officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, c/o Jayton Lowe, 30354 Sycamore Avenue, Sedley, VA 23878. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Oct. 17, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/James-Vargo 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-vargo-obituary?id=53360094 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: James Arnold "Bugga" Vargo, 73, of Boykins, died on 15 October 2023. A Vietnam Army veteran, he retired from Union Camp Corporation after 26 years. He was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club and Catholic Club. Survivors included his wife Kay, daughter Kelly, and siblings Mary and Thomas. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held on 20 October 2023 in Southampton Memorial Park. Chaplain Joe Bain officiated. The family received friends on 19 October at Wright Funeral Home. Memorial donations were suggested to the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. ### The Edited Obituary James Vargo Obituary James Arnold Vargo November 8, 1949 - October 15, 2023 Boykins - James Arnold "Bugga" Vargo, 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late John Charles Vargo Sr. and Josephine Hasty Vargo. He was also predeceased by a brother, John "Buck" Vargo Jr.; a niece, Angelina V. Harris; his father and mother-in-law, Norman H. and Lona B. Edwards; and a brother-in-law, Frederick R. O'Neal. Bugga was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School and a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a retired maintenance supervisor in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 26 years of service, worked at Southside Gas, and was presently working at Southampton Cutting. He was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, the Catholic Club, and a former member of Byrum Hunt Club in Suffolk. Bugga was a loving husband, father, brother, and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 51 years, Kay Edwards Vargo; a daughter, Kelly Vargo Byers (Adam) of Jarratt; a sister, Mary Vargo O'Neal of Rodanthe, NC; a brother, Thomas E. Vargo of Oriental, NC; a sister-in-law, Gracie K. Vargo; a brother-in-law, Alan C. Edwards (Beverly); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2 PM Friday, October 20, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Park with Chaplain Joe Bain officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, c/o Jayton Lowe, 30354 Sycamore Avenue, Sedley, VA 23878. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Arnold Vargo | |---------|------------------------------------------------| | Age | 73 | | Birth | 8 November 1949; Southampton County | | Death | 15 October 2023; Southampton Memorial Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | James Arnold Vargo | Decedent | Boykins | | Kay Edwards Vargo | Spouse | Unknown | | John Charles Vargo Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Josephine Hasty Vargo | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kelly Vargo Byers | Child | Jarratt | | Adam Byers | Child-in-law | Jarratt | | Mary Vargo O'Neal | Sibling | Rodanthe, NC | | Thomas E. Vargo | Sibling | Oriental, NC | | John Buck Vargo Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Gracie K. Vargo | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Alan C. Edwards | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Beverly Edwards | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Norman H. Edwards | Predeceased Father-in-law | -- | | Lona B. Edwards | Predeceased Mother-in-law | -- | | Frederick R. O'Neal | Predeceased Brother-in-law | -- | | Angelina V. Harris | Predeceased Niece | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. 1969 graduate of Franklin High School 2. Vietnam Army Veteran 3. Retired maintenance supervisor in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 26 years of service 4. Worked at Southside Gas 5. Was presently working at Southampton Cutting at the time of death 6. Member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club 7. Member of the Catholic Club 8. Former member of Byrum Hunt Club in Suffolk