James Edmundson Cargill, Jr, age 79, of Bentonville, formerly of Lewisville, Arkansas, entered into rest Monday, January 20, 2014, in Bentonville. He was born February 8, 1934, to the late James E. Cargill, Sr. and Bessie Rogers Cargill in Lewisville. He attended the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville before returning to Lewisville to marry Sharon Ruth Foster, his sweetheart, and begin his family and his twin-careers. He began first as a farmer and a few years later he entered banking. He pursued both careers, until his retirement as President and CEO of the First National Bank of Lewisville when he moved to Texarkana for a time, before settling in Bentonville. He enjoyed gardening and hunting with his son, son-in-law, and his grandsons. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Lewisville and the Rawls Creek Deer Club.

Mr. Cargill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon Ruth Foster Cargill; and sister, Gail Freeman.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Dewey and husband, Mark, and Caren Parks and husband, Mel of Bentonville, AR; a son, Jim Cargill and wife, Kathleen of Little Rock, AR; a sister, Babs Shaw and husband, Bill of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, Arkansas under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, AR.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 608, Lewisville, AR 71845-0608. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.