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Edward Cargo Obituary
RANTOUL - Edward "Eddie" Cargo, 61, of Rantoul passed away with his family at his bedside on Monday morning (Nov. 20, 2023) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
He was born May 12, 1962, in Joliet, a son of Donald and Mary (Brown) Cargo.
He is survived by four children, Ashley (Tyler Hall) Cargo of Rantoul, Andria (Jeff) Herbert of Rantoul, Allysen (Adam) Gauze of Fisher and Charles (Taylor) Cargo of Rantoul; his mother, Mary of Rantoul; seven siblings, Danny Cargo of Rantoul, Bodie (Jeri) Cargo of Rantoul, Theresa (Mike) Cohoon of Farmer City, Mary Flynn of Dewey, Mark (Cindy) of Gifford, David (Marica) Cargo of O'Fallon, Mo., and John Cargo of Champaign; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
Eddie graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1980, where he ran track and played football. He worked construction all his life. He continued his running and completed many marathons. He was a fan of the Chicago Bears and Fighting Illini. Eddie also enjoyed camping and kayaking.
Eddie fought many battles in his life, and he always maintained a positive attitude. In his final days, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and savior. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
There will be a visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul.
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Michael
November 22, 2023
I worked with Ed in the early 2000's he was a joy to work with, so nice and talked about his youngest boy a lot. I can still see Ed imitating his Sons silly actions. I'm so sorry you're gone Ed. I'm going to miss bumping into you.
Roger Jones
November 22, 2023
Our condolences and prayers go out to the entire Cargo family. Eddie´s success and love for long distance running was a microcosm of his perseverance through the obstacles of life and it was wonderful news learning that he´d accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Rest in peace Eddie and God Bless.
Carol Brandon and Kristel
November 22, 2023
Sending hugs and prayers for the Cargo family. Carol and Kristel Brandon
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