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Jack Faggart Obituary
CHINA GROVE - Jack Lewis Faggart Sr., 80, of 58 Central Ave., died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at his home.
Born July 20, 1928, in Rowan County, he was son of the late Lewis and Delma Swink Faggart. Educated in the Rowan County schools, he was a faithful member of Landis Baptist Church. Mr. Faggart retired from Jim Crockett Productions as a professional wrestler under the name of Sonny "Roughhouse" Fargo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Tutherow Faggart, in 1999; brother Robert Faggart; and sister Kathleen Orbison.
Survivors include son Obie Faggart of China Grove; daughter Debbie Parson and husband James of Kannapolis; brother Jackie Fargo of China Grove; and grandchildren Nikki and Chris Parson.
Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Landis Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Honeycutt officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. The remainder of the time, the family will be at the home on Central Avenue.
Memorials: Landis Baptist Church, 110 N. Kimmons St., Landis, NC 28088.
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is assisting the Faggart family in making arrangements for their loved one. Online condolences may be made at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
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for Jack Faggart
JIMMY KUYKENDALL
September 5, 2008
My condolences to the Faggart Family. I had the chance to meet him in person when he used to come to Memphis Mid-South Colisuem back in the 70's with his brother Jackie. May God forever hold him in his bossom.
Roy Neal Grissom
August 27, 2008
I knew him only from his occasional television appearances as "Roughhouse Fargo," in which he created perhaps the most unique character in professional wrestling.
I am glad to learn he was also a happy and much loved man in private life. My condolences to the family. May God comfort you!
Authur Ingle
August 26, 2008
I Worked Security At The Asheville N.C. Civic Center Many Times It Was Always Great To Open The Door For Sonny And His Wife They Were always Happy And Smiling And From The First Time I Met Them Till the Last It Was Like We Had Known One another All Of our Life My Deepest Sympathy Goes Out To The Family Jack Sonny Faggart fargo Will Be Missed By Everyone That Ever made His Aquantance
West Potter
August 26, 2008
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Fargo at the Charlotte Fanfest in Jan, of 2004. As a young ref in the business, it was truely an honor to share a few moments with a man who's work I admire. He signed a ref shirt for me, complete with the old NWA patch. You will never be forgotten Sonny Roughhouse Fargo. My condolences to your family. Rest in peace.
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TW
August 26, 2008
Thanks for your friendship...you will be missed
Greg Price
August 26, 2008
Obie and Family, your dad was a real treasure. May God bless each of you at this difficult time. Your Dad is a hero to a lot of people, far beyond China Grove. Godspeed.
Reagan Brown
August 25, 2008
We will all miss Jack greatly. We are very sorry for your loss(The Reeces, The Browns, and The Steeles).
Bradley Brothers
August 23, 2008
My ole buddy rough. You were a great friend to me, always sitting me down and giving me advice. You thought alot of me at an early age. Im sure going to miss that. To Obie, Debbie, Fargo and family my sympathy is with you. We just have to try to do what rough always told us BE CAREFUL.
Eva Moore
August 23, 2008
Debbie and Obie,your dad was such a good man and i will always remember watching him referee on tv and in person.He brought a lot of pleasure to all the wrestling fans.We have known each other for a very long time.When me and my son Jerry would walk into church and i would be standing behind Jerry Sonny would say who is that you got with you and just give the biggest smile.He brought so much joy and pleasure to all the wrewstling fans and he will never be forgotten.Thank you Sonny for all the memories.This is not goodbye just see you later.
Tim Dills
August 23, 2008
Rest in peace, Sonny. Thanks for all the good memories! May God bless your family.
Ricky Beaver
August 23, 2008
A great memory from my childhood was when Jack would teach a Sunday School class that I was in. I remember him wiping tears from his eyes as he told how good God was to him! Run, Jack, Run!!!
Mike Brazzell
August 23, 2008
Jackie and Roughouse are still legends in Memphis. RIP Sonny and prayers to the family.
George Pantas
August 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As a young wrestling fan many years ago, your father always treated me with respect and took time to talk to me. May his memory be eternal.
Randy Barnes
August 23, 2008
God bless the family.You meant so much to us here in the Nashville area.Randy Barnes
Robert wagner
August 22, 2008
I grew up in the Memphis,TN area, where the Fabulous Jackie Fargo was my favorite wrestler...I recall every year or so, he would bring the "Nut" Roughhouse to the Memphis area to bring a huge draw...a great angle which was worked perfectly. Sonny was great-God Bless Jackie & the rest of the family.
Michael Carpenter
August 22, 2008
RIP Sonny God Bless You My Friend
Joyce Shue Forbes
August 22, 2008
Bless you, Debbie and family, in the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Moore
August 22, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss.Sonny is a good man and always so kind to everyone.I enjoyed talking to him at church. Sonny will surely be missed. L.B.C
Jeff Hubbard
August 22, 2008
Obie,
Your Father was a good man, he always had a smile everytime I seen him. May God be with you and your family.
terry & janet burleyson
August 22, 2008
Obie and other family members, It's been a while since I have seen you. I grew up in China Grove, played little league against you. I remember seeing your dad at the games and at Uncle fred faggart's house. Terribly sorry to hear about his passing, but he's in a much better place now. God Bless
Jack and Jan Brisco
August 22, 2008
Thoughts and prayers to his family. Sonny was a great guy and always made life much happier. He will be missed.
Bill & Mary Roberts
August 22, 2008
Obie and Debbie we are sorry for your loss, but know that your Dad is "kicking up gold dust" on legs that are strong and sure. We are going to be out of town, but be assured of our thoughts and prayers.
Don Holbrook
August 22, 2008
Sonny was a class act as a referee and before that as a wrestler. He was a loyal part of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and a friend to many. Thanks Sonny!
Michael Hicks
August 22, 2008
While his name was Jack, most of us wrestling fans knew him as Sonny. So with that said, I'd like to thank him for all the wonderful years of enjoyment he provided us.
To his family, I'm sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers. God bless you all.
Kyle Rosser
August 22, 2008
My thoughts are with the family at this time. I remember seeing Sonny work when I was growing up. He always had a smile and would wave to us.
Slamfest Bob
August 22, 2008
Sorry for your loss..I knew Sonny while working the Mid-Atlantic region as a photographer and will miss him.
Slamfest Wrestling Photography
Brian Voyles
August 22, 2008
Mr. Faggart was one of the greats from the good ole days gone by. Many times we watched on TV and from the old Greenville memorial every Monday night. He will be missed. God bless his Family.
RICHARD AND RAYE HORN
August 22, 2008
DEBBIE, OBIE, AND FAMILY,
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. BROTHER JACK WAS A BLESSING TO US AS HE WAS TO MANY. HIS SMILE AND TEARS OF REJOICING WERE A SPECIAL BLESSING.
TRUSTING GOD'S LOVING COMFORT FOR YOU ALL.
Dana King
August 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sandra keith
August 22, 2008
Bless that sweet man!We will miss you at the fanfests in charlotte every year,you were truly loved!
melonie keith
August 22, 2008
Sonny was a true "Gem"The lord just needed another ref in heaven cause it was gettin full with wrestlers and no refs
bj mulligan
August 22, 2008
we lost a great one !!
Shana Higgins (Hopkins)
August 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the lose of a very special man I have know almost my whole life, and enjoied watching on saturday wrestling.
Diane Eller
August 22, 2008
What wonderful memories Mr. Faggart gave so many young people in his sports days. It was an honor to have watched him, it is always funny to hear people say; "Wrestling is fake", any one that knew Mr. Faggart knew he was very much a gentleman and was the real thing.
Mike Cline
August 22, 2008
For all of the pleasure and excitement you gave the wrestling industry both as a worker and referee, I thank you.
Ken Beck
August 22, 2008
I remember Sonny Fargo, watching him wrestle, he was great, and that was when wrestling was still wrestling.
I pray for peace and comfort for the family.
Arthur Abernathy
August 22, 2008
My thought are with u and my prayers as u walk down this rode,but God will walk with u and give grace for every step: It was my pleasure to go to church with Jack,and know him threw his life.He was kind gental ,and loveing, and cared for his family and his church family also,May God blee u all. Arthut mac Abernathy
Sandi Cannon
August 22, 2008
Dear Jack - Although I only knew you for a short while you left a footprint on my heart. You will be missed by all on our mill route! To Jack's family - my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sandi Cannon
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