Charles William Cargill JR.

Charles (Chuck) William Cargill, JR. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife Judy, his children Bill Cargill (wife Jody) of Dallas, Texas, Jim Cargill of Dallas, Texas and Anne Lehew (husband Scott) of Highland Village, Texas. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Lauren Cargill, Madison and Molly Lehew.

Chuck was born on April 21, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles W. and Story (Wood) Cargill. After high school he attended The University of Missouri and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration.  While there, was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and served in ROTC, leaving school as a commissioned officer. He served in the United States Army stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia and in the Army Reserves before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1966.

On November 26, 1960, he married the love of his life Judy Williams at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg Virginia and they began their marriage during his Army service. Their first son Bill was born there in 1962. From there he joined his father-in-law William R. Williams in the insurance business in Altus, Oklahoma. His second son Jim was born there in 1964. After that he went back to school and graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. After a two year stop in Chicago after graduation, where Anne was born in 1970, Chuck took a marketing position with the Dr. Pepper Company in Dallas, Texas where he and Judy have lived since. Chuck earned numerous honors for his work over the years, including being named as Man of the Year in his industry trade group. He also supervised television advertising campaigns and led Dr. Pepper bottler groups trips that took him and Judy to numerous countries. Thereafter he owned his own business and represented various product manufacturers in the sales and marketing capacities and finished his career as Director of Marketing for Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Metrocrest Hospital Authority.

Chuck has been a lifelong Episcopalian, being baptized and confirmed at St. Andrew’s Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He was taught early on that a life lived in service of others was a life well lived. He has faithfully served the congregation of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church for over 40 years. In his time at Good Shepherd, he has served at nearly every level – Senior Warden, Good Shepherd School Board, Vestry member, the founding class of Stephen’s Ministers, Acolyte, Usher, server and cook at both Wild Game and Tame Game dinners. Chuck especially enjoyed time spent with the men’s group known as the ELFs who made toys for deserving children.

Chuck was known for his passion for golf. Anyone who knew him, knew that he could be found at Brookhaven Country Club every Saturday. Among his many accomplishments on the golf course, he was especially proud of his hole in one, and he shot his age when he was 74 years old.

Chuck loved his family as well. He was a dedicated husband, father, and friend to everyone who knew him. He never met a stranger and always had a “Dad” joke ready to go. One of his favorite things to say when asked how he was doing was, “I am on the right side of the ground so it is a good day!”. Dad, you are still on the right side of the ground. We miss you, love you and can’t wait to see you again.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Rael (Cargill) Vodicka.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Dallas.