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Nathan E. Cagle
Posted 11/13/07
Nathan E. Cagle, 87 LEWES - Nathan E. Cagle of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at his home after a courageous battle with …
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Nathan E. Cagle
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Nathan E. Cagle, 87
LEWES - Nathan E. Cagle of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 87.
Mr. Cagle, affectionately known as Gene, was born in Athens, Tenn., on Dec. 23 1919, son of the late Hobart and Susie Cagle.
Gene proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Army, 2nd Division.
During his military service, he fought at the Battle of the Bulge with many others honorable veterans.
Gene was discharged on April 12, 1946, after earning the Combat Infantry Badge and various campaign ribbons and medals.
After leaving the Army, Gene joined E.I. DuPont Co. and traveled throughout the world building chemical plants.
While working for DuPont in Argentina, he met his beautiful and loving wife of 59 years, Mary Virginia Briggs.
They were united in marriage on Dec. 4, 1948, in Wilmington.
Gene had a long career as a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 74.
He retired in 1981 and enjoyed 28 years living in Lewes.
Gene loved fishing, working in his bountiful garden, spending time with family and friends and Mary's cooking.
He will be missed and his memories will live forever in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth and Milburn.
Gene and Mary created a great family that included their sons, Nathan Cagle Jr. and his wife Linda of Sea Bright N.J., Karl Cagle and his wife Kathy of Fairfax, Va., and Kenneth Cagle and his wife Linda of St. Marys, Ga.; his granddaughters, Kristin, Ashley and Caroline; and his grandsons, Brian and his wife Sara, Scott and Kristopher; and his great-granddaughters,Chloe and Ellie; a sister, Martha; and a brother, Lloyd.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Groome United Methodist Church, Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue, Lewes.
Instead of flowers, make contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or Groome United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.
LEWES - Nathan E. Cagle of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 87.
Mr. Cagle, affectionately known as Gene, was born in Athens, Tenn., on Dec. 23 1919, son of the late Hobart and Susie Cagle.
Gene proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Army, 2nd Division.
During his military service, he fought at the Battle of the Bulge with many others honorable veterans.
Gene was discharged on April 12, 1946, after earning the Combat Infantry Badge and various campaign ribbons and medals.
After leaving the Army, Gene joined E.I. DuPont Co. and traveled throughout the world building chemical plants.
While working for DuPont in Argentina, he met his beautiful and loving wife of 59 years, Mary Virginia Briggs.
They were united in marriage on Dec. 4, 1948, in Wilmington.
Gene had a long career as a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 74.
He retired in 1981 and enjoyed 28 years living in Lewes.
Gene loved fishing, working in his bountiful garden, spending time with family and friends and Mary's cooking.
He will be missed and his memories will live forever in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth and Milburn.
Gene and Mary created a great family that included their sons, Nathan Cagle Jr. and his wife Linda of Sea Bright N.J., Karl Cagle and his wife Kathy of Fairfax, Va., and Kenneth Cagle and his wife Linda of St. Marys, Ga.; his granddaughters, Kristin, Ashley and Caroline; and his grandsons, Brian and his wife Sara, Scott and Kristopher; and his great-granddaughters,Chloe and Ellie; a sister, Martha; and a brother, Lloyd.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Groome United Methodist Church, Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue, Lewes.
Instead of flowers, make contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or Groome United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.
