Boykins – James Arnold "Bugga" Vargo, 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late John Charles Vargo, Sr. and Josephine Hasty Vargo.  He was also predeceased by a brother, John "Buck" Vargo, Jr.; a niece, Angelina V. Harris; his father and mother-in-law, Norman H. and Lona B. Edwards; and a brother-in-law, Frederick R. O'Neal.

Bugga was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School and a Vietnam Army Veteran.  He was a retired maintenance supervisor in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 26 years of service, worked at Southside Gas, and was presently working at Southampton Cutting.

He was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, the Catholic Club, and a former member of Byrum Hunt Club in Suffolk.  Bugga was a loving husband, father, brother, and a friend to many.  He will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 51 years, Kay Edwards Vargo; a daughter, Kelly Vargo Byers (Adam) of Jarratt; a sister, Mary Vargo O'Neal of Rodanthe, NC; a brother, Thomas E. Vargo of Oriental, NC; a sister-in-law, Gracie K. Vargo; a brother-in-law, Alan C. Edwards (Beverly); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Friday, October 20, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Park with Chaplain Joe Bain officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, c/o Jayton Lowe, 30354 Sycamore Avenue, Sedley, VA 23878.

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