Levoyd “Lee” Cargill, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Caldwell House in Troy.  He was born on September 3, 1922 in Sallisaw, OK to the late Francis Marion and Susan Jane (Myers) Cargill.  Lee was married to his wife of 68 years, Margaret Carolyn (Foell) Cargill and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2014.

Lee is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael L. and Annette Cargill of Troy and Phillip D. and Ann Cargill of Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren: Scott (Lori) Cargill, Erin (Michael) Twiss, Lauren (Jason) Patton, Andrea (Thomas) Doyle, Phillip Cargill and Maggie Cargill and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Lee was preceded in death by one son: Russell L. Cargill; and eight brothers and sisters.

Lee proudly served his country during WW II in the Army-Air Corp and retired from the US Air Force after 22 years of total service.  As a second career, he was employed with Sears and retired after 20 years.  Lee was an avid golfer until the last few years.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with John Jung officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4:30PM – 6:00PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be held at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caldwell House, 2900 Corporate Drive, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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