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James W. Targett Sr.
April 27, 1945 - October 23, 2026
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 29th in the Salem County War Veterans Cemetery, Rt. 45 in Pilesgrove. Please visit htlaytonfh.com to leave a note of condolence to Jim’s family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
James W. Targett, age 81 of Daretown, died Friday, October 23, 2026 in his home with his family by his side.
Born and raised in Swedesboro, son of the late George W. & Winifred K. (Morrison) Targett, he had attended Swedesboro High School. After high school, Jim served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1963-1966. He worked as a control room operator at Paulsboro refinery and retired after 30 years of service. Jim loved his Philly sports teams, especially the Phillies and Eagles. In his earlier years, he enjoyed traveling with his wife. He loved horses and horse racing and enjoyed working in his yard. He was a member of the Elmer Masonic Lodge #160.
Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Loretta F. (Cook) Targett; his daughter & her companion, Barb Drummond & Bobby Rain; his son & son’s companion, James W. Jr. & Nadine Chrzanowski; his grandsons, Derek (& Gillian) Drummond, Sean Drummond, and Kyle Drummond; his great granddaughter, Rylee Drummond; his sister, Claire Bruggeman of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, William Targett; and his sister, Anne Marie Smith.