Mr. Douglas Clayton Fargo "Doug" lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He was a resident of the Veteran's Administration Medical Center-Martinsburg since this past spring, but resided in Jefferson County (Charles Town), W.Va. for over 25 years.Doug was born on October 3, 1925 to the late Joseph W. Fargo and Matilda (David) Fargo of Lincoln Park, Mich. After graduating from high school, Doug enlisted with the U.S. Army and served in Europe during World War II from 1944 until 1946. In 1951, he was recalled to active duty and served another two years in Korea where he received his field commission as a Lieutenant. He was awarded a second Bronze Star and a second CIB as well as 18 other ribbons/decorations.He retired from government service having worked for the Corps of Engineers and the Inspector General. He enjoyed dancing, bowling and stayed involved with a number of veteran's organizations including; Korean War Veterans Association, 40 and 8, Kiwanis and Military Officers of America Association. Additionally, he was a member of the Mountaineer Twirlers Square Dance club, a longtime member of Charles Town Presbyterian Church and most recently a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town.Mr. Fargo is survived by his son, Douglas A. Fargo and his wife, Cynthia, of Ruckersville, Va.; as well as his daughter, Lynda (Lynch) Banks and her husband, Donald, of Creedmoor, N.C. Additionally, he is survived by two grandchildren and a great-grandson. Grandson, Jason Douglas Fargo lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Willis Adam Fargo. Doug's granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Fargo and her fiancé, Sean O'Brien, live in Richmond.D.C. Fargo was predeceased by his parents, as well as his sister, Marjorie A. Fargo. Over his long years, Doug also buried two wives, Marie Laura Mae (Anderson) Fargo and Eileen (Lynch) Fargo, as well as, the last love of his life, Eunice (Stormy) Steed in 2013. Additionally, Mr. Fargo lost his grandson, Adam Joseph Fargo on 7-22-2006 when he was killed in action while fighting in Iraq. Adam was a member of the U.S. Army and served as a medic with the 101st Airborne Division. Doug wished to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery and the date and time for this has not been determined at the time of the printing of this notice.In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Adam Fargo Memorial Scholarship Fund. This would honor both Doug and his late grandson, Adam. These should be mailed to Adam Fargo Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, 114 Fourth Street S.E., Charlottesville, VA 22902 or online at: www.cacfonline.org
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