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Jack Lewis Faggart Sr.

Salisbury, North Carolina

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CHINA GROVE - Jack Lewis Faggart Sr., 80, of 58 Central Avenue, 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....

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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.

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!

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

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.

Thanks for your friendship...you will be missed

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.

We will all miss Jack greatly. We are very sorry for your loss(The Reeces, The Browns, and The Steeles).

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.

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...