John Jacob Bargiol, Sr. (Jack), age 92, husband of 65 years to Shirlene H. Bargiol, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Born in Williamston, SC, he was the son of the late Carol and Eva Bargiol.

After graduating from Pelzer High School in 1951, he worked for Sears for a short time in shipping and receiving. He was drafted into the Army in 1954 and completed his training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. He became a member of the 101st Airborne Infantry Division. He attended NCO school in Fort Lee, VA. He served for two years in Korea and was discharged in 1956.

Under the G.I. Bill, he attended Gupton Jones Institute of Mortuary Science in Dallas, TX and earned his Funeral Director and Embalmer's license. He worked at The McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, SC, until his retirement in February 1996. He was a member of the National Board of Embalmer's a member of the Georgia Academy of Embalmers, attended Charleston Medical University for eye transplant and became a member of the South Carolina Eye Association. He was a member of Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, T. Mark Bargiol (Rhonda) and John Jacob Bargiol, Jr. (Tracy) both of Anderson; daughter, Rebecca J. Bellotte (Tony) of Seneca; grandson, Cody Campbell (Brianna), Casey Campbell (Anna), T.J. Bellotte, and John Jacob Bargiol, III; granddaughter, Alex Neal; and great grandchildren, Avery Campbell and Hudson Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joe Bargiol.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Dr. Brent Lollis officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC 29621.

The family will be at the residence.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM