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Andrew Hargrove Obituary
He was a native of Richmond, Va., and a Hampton resident for over 30 years. He retired from Norfolk State University in 1997 as a Professor of Engineering after 10 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army for 11 years, and was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inc, and a member of Bethel AME Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vanessa E. Hargrove; one son, Larry Smith (Vickie); one daughter, Andrea M. Hargrove; two grandchildren, Allyx Smith, Vianca Valentine (Mark); one great-grandchild, Ryan Valentine; mother-in-law, Alma Devlin; brothers-in-law, William Devlin III (Angie) and Gregory Devlin all of Philadelphia, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Special thanks to Dr. James Mixon, the caring staff of Coliseum Park Nursing Home and Sentara Careplex Hospital, fourth floor hospital staff.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Bethel AME Church, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.10, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Hargrove
Charles Crawley
September 29, 2008
To The Hargrove Family,
Please know that our prays and thoughts are with you. I will always remember "Uncle Andrew " positively as a man of principle.
David McLaren
September 20, 2008
I would like to express my deep sympathy for the loss of your husband, Andrew Hargrove
David C. McLaren
Reg 3 Life Member Coordinator
James Beall
September 20, 2008
I remember Andy from my many associations with him in IEEE Region 3 actvities. He was a gentlman extrordinaire. My sympanthys go out to his family. I was on the region 3 committee and eventualy the Region 3 Director. He spoke to us on behalf of the member and service to the community. The region will surely miss him.
Bill Clayton
September 14, 2008
On behalf of the IEEE Virginia Council, we will miss Grove. He had a fascinating career and was one our valued volunteers. He was past chair of the Virginia Council and the Hampton Roads Section. He was a past Hampton Roads Section Engineer of the Year. The records of this have been long lost, but I will never forget that he was councilman in New York City in the 60's. I think that typifies the life of service and pioneering excellence he lead.
Bill Clayton
Chair IEEE Virginia Council
Marge Stuppy
September 14, 2008
I was privledged to know Mr Hargrove! I am sure he is smiling down on all us from heaven. God bless you Vanessa!
Marge from CCHR
Rich Wright
September 12, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the family. Dr. Hargrove was a professor that wanted engineering students to learn the fundamentals and he worked hard at it. I had classes with him at Hampton University. He has also helped me with letters of recommendations after graduation. He was a good man.
STEPHANIE VEREEN
September 10, 2008
TO VANNESA AND FAMILY
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE AT HAND; KEEP YOUR EYES TOWARDS THE HEAVENS BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE YOUR STRENGTH LINES. JUST KNOW THAT YOU NOW HAVE YOUR VERY OWN GAURDIAN ANGEL LOOKING DOWN ON YOU. I AM JUST A PHONECALL AWAY IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING.
September 10, 2008
Life is eternal, and love is immortal; and death is
only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit
of our sight.
Cardiovascular Ctr Of Hampton Roads/scv
September 10, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gilbert Haynes
September 10, 2008
To the Family,
I am very sorry to learn of the death of Dr. Hargrove. I have known him for many years as a member of the NTA. We have worked on projects together. I pray God's blessings on you the Family in this time of bereavement.
Milton Foster
September 10, 2008
One behalf of the Zeta Omicron Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
W. Milton Foster
Basileus
Emily Barker
September 10, 2008
To the Hargrove Family,
In the past I have booked travel for Dr. Hargrove. He was always a joy to talk to. He had so many great stories. He will definately be missed. God Bless you all.
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