Douglas B. Cargill was born June 11, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the youngest of 5 children. His parents were Walter Cargill and Mamie Love Burts. At the age of 17, while in high school, he met the love of his life, Dorothy "Anne" Jones. He thought she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Their first date was a hayride. They must have had a wonderful time because when he took her home he told her, "Some day I'm going to ask you to marry me". Anne responded, "And someday I'm going to say yes".
At 18 Doug joined the Air Force. He and Anne were married that same year. A year later their beautiful Carol Anne was born. Doug's career in the Air Force began playing the flute in the band, but his passion was science. While serving, he took every correspondence class available that pertained to math and science. He was so smart he frequently jumped to and passed the final exams without even studying the course work.
He also transferred his career into Air Weather School. About that time their daughter Lauren "Beth" Elizabeth was born. He was admitted to OCS (Officer Candidate School).
While serving, he attended Florida State University where he received a degree as a Meteorologist. Doug's passion for learning continued. While in the Air Force he received a masters degree in education from USC.
While stationed at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Doug retired after proudly serving 20 years and changed his career into teaching. He taught high school advanced mathematics and science in both a classroom setting and home bound program in Hillsborough County for the next 20 years.
After retirement, Doug and Anne moved to Winter Garden to be closer to their daughter Beth, son-in-law Dave and grandsons Davy and John. And they began traveling, most often on cruises or guided bus tours. Doug and Anne loved to travel, and traveled extensively around the US and Europe, frequently taking Beth with them.
When his beloved Anne passed away in 2017, with loving encouragement, Doug moved in with Dave and Beth. The next 6 years were beautiful, filled with love, laughter, challenges, college football games, trips to Longboat Key, all with his family who loved him.
Doug passed on his love and passion for science and learning to is grandsons Davy and John.
Doug was a huge college football fan, especially FSU. He was a passionate gardener, earning a Master gardener certificate. Doug loved to read, especially non-fiction books about military history and fiction thrillers involving espionage and adventure.
Doug was a consummate Southern gentleman. He was soft spoken, funny and incredibly kind. Doug was a life-long Christian. He, with Anne, raised their daughters to know and love the Lord. It is with the beauty of that faith, we have peace and joy knowing that we will spend eternity in heaven with him.
Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Anne and his daughter Carol Fiske.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Beth and son-in-law David Duany, grandsons Davy and John Duany, and grand-niece Talia Duany.
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