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Howard Hargrove Obituary
HOWARD H. HARGROVE
AGE: 79
FORMERLY OF NEPTUNE
Howard H. Hargrove, 79, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Miss.
A retired U.S. Army veteran and retired Ft. Monmouth employee, he is survived by a daughter, Gail Hargrove Marshall Brown; grandson, Edison III; son-in-law, Edison Jr.; brother, Robert L. Hargrove (Myrthel); sister, Rosa L. Terry; and other relatives and friends. His wife, Josephine, preceded him in death.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3 at Oak Level UCC, 300 N. Piney Road, Manson, N.C. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Howard H. Hargrove Alzheimer's Fight Memorial Fund at http://act.alz.org/goto/Howard.Herman.Hargrove.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Hargrove
Gail Hargrove Marshall Brown
May 23, 2014
Here it is May 23, 2014, and I still miss you, dad. I always will. It seems that we only had such a short time together, but I treasure all of it.
Pat Gardner
August 2, 2012
Gail, it was so good to see you, Champ, Eddie, and all the family last month. You do have your Daddy's smile. I too miss Uncle Howard.... his smile, his sense of humor, and his pride and appreciation to be an American and a soldier for his country. I miss all my aunts and uncles that have gone home to be with the Lord. Being the youngest grandchild, my kids came along so much later; I wish my children could have known them. More and more I am looking forward to that great family reunion in Heaven to be reunited with my dear loved ones. "And so shall we ever be with the Lord" (I Thessalonians 4:17). You think there'll be peach cobbler at that heavenly feast :)?
Gail Brown
August 2, 2012
For those of you who might occasionally visit my dad's guest book, and if you knew him, please help us to keep his memory alive by leaving your fondest memories of him.
My family and I had the opportunity recently to visit with our Hargrove relatives for an old-fashioned cookout and gathering in Manson, N.C., the area of dad's birth. Wow! We had a wonderful time! Everyone were so friendly and happy - just as my dad was. I saw his smile on many of his nieces and nephews' faces. I saw the shape of his Hargrove head on many family members as well. I carry that same head and I am proud of it. We visited his grave and put fresh flowers (patriotic arrangements) on it. They were red, white and blue because he prided himself on being a loyal American.
God, we miss him!
Got the opportunity to see his baby brother from D.C. and visit his sister, who also suffers from that dreadful disease - Alzheimer's.
Help me and others to honor those who have lost their battle against Alzheimer's and for those who are still fighting by signing up to support one of the Walks to End Alzheimer's in America. Simply visit. www.alz.org/walk
Thank you.
Love you much!
Gail
September 25, 2011
God, I still miss my dad. His pictures make me smile and feel warm inside. I am grateful to you God for having blessed me with such a wonderful father. I pray for all of those who have experienced such a loss. However, I take comfort in knowing my family and I are covered by the blood of Jesus, Your Only Begotten Son. - Gail
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Edison Brown
June 11, 2011
Thank you Miss Karen. That means so much to us.
Gail Brown
May 3, 2011
Thank you, Karen.Your entry means so much to us. Eddie will be thrilled and so am I. Thanks to you and your mom for loving my folks.
Karen Jefferson
May 2, 2011
On behalf of Agnes Jefferson, I send this message of love and caring to Gail and family. Our lives are enriched by the love and time that we have with our family. They can not be with us forever, but their memory will.
Gail
March 29, 2011
I received a letter from a longtime friend/sister of Josephine and my dad from New Jersey. She just recently learned of my father's death. I cried because I could not reach her nor others at the timefor having misplaced their contact information or information was no longer valid. Her letter and memorial gift today, March 28, 2011, brought joy to my heart! I now feel somewhat reconnected to my parents' New Jersey ties - a place they both dearly loved. God,thank you for Aunt Agnes' letter. I know it was only You God who ultimately reconnected us. Bless us to stay in touch. It's just like dad and Jo to help bring people together. Love,
Gail Hargrove Marshall Brown
November 25, 2010
This is our first Thanksgiving without my dad. I miss him dearly. However,I am thankful that he was here as long as he was. I am thankful that he's no longer suffering. I am thankful that he is in a better place. I am thankful that God blessed him to be my dad.
Happy Thanksgiving, Dad
Dad, Jo and Eddie at the Natural Science Museum in Jackson, Miss. during Jo's visit the Summer of 2007. Jo was the love of dad's life.
Gail H.M. Brown
September 5, 2010
Dad helped me celebrate my 50th birthday two years ago. I miss him.
Gail Brown
September 5, 2010
clifford harris
August 10, 2010
hi gail...sorry it took me so long to reply, you know kinda what I have been through in the last six months but through all our storms there is a blessing. God made us strong to with stand the storms ,i now truly realize were my help come from. There is a statement i use to take lighty but now i know he will not put on us more than we can bear.
Robert &Myrthel Hargrove
August 6, 2010
We will miss Howard for he was a gentle and kind person. Gail, Champ and Eddie, keep the faith and God will provide.
August 2, 2010
Holy Temple Baptist Church Family
Jackson< Mississippi
Pastor Audrey Hall
August 2, 2010
Who shall separate us from the love of God? As Christians we declare that there is nothing in all creation which will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We can turn to Paul's words of comfort that there is no poverty, no hardship, no danger, no Alzheimers that will be able to sever our relationship with God.
We know that Papa is resting with his new mind in the bosom of Christ. I often see that big smile across his face as i would enter the room and Yell "Hey Papa Hargrove, what you doing?" It was truly ablessing to me to have known him.he had such a beautiful spirit. When he came to Holy Temple and joined the Ministry, he made himself at home ! No one could beat him praising and worshipping during the ministry of music.
On behalf of the Holy Temple Baptist Church Family, Jackson, Mississippi, Papa Hargrove's spirit will forever reign in our hearts. We want you all to know that we love you all and are keeping you lifted in prayer.
God Bless,
Pastor Audrey L. Hall
July 22, 2010
2nd Corinthians 1:4 -7
4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.6 Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.7 We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.
From being in your class as a student I could tell how deeply you love and value your family and how much of a devoted daughter you were to your father. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hargrove, but I know that someone so special to you and so many others will never be forgotten and his memory and love will forever live in the hearts of many. I pray that you and your family will find comfort in knowing that Jesus is comfort.
May the Lord Continuously Bless You and Your Family .
Love,
Whitney Everett
Dad, cousins Earl & Buck, 1986 Hargrove Reunion, Virgina Beach
Earl Boyd
July 19, 2010
Kacy Hellings
July 17, 2010
Having never met Mr. Hargrove, I can only know what a wonderful person he must have been through knowing his grandson, Edison. Edison is such a loving and caring person that I am sure that this was passed down the family line. I learned of Mr. Hargrove's illness when Edison wrote the beautiful poem about him at school last fall. He sounds like he was an amazing person, full of life and honor. I am very sorry for the loss that you all are feeling.
Sincerely,
Howard, Earl and Buck @ 1986 Hargrove Family Reunion in Virginia Beach
Earl Boyd
July 17, 2010
Gail Brown
July 15, 2010
Rie,
You and others may make as many memorable comments as you wish about dad. It is therapy for us to read them. Besides, he always referred to you as his favorite niece. You were also a dear friend to your uncle. Thanks for the birthday comment. I woke up July 13 saying, "Happy Birthday, Daddy" in the spirit.
E. Marie Bell
July 13, 2010
Gail,
I couldn't help from making one more comment!..Today would have been Unc's 80th birthday. Happy Birthday to you Unc. You know we used to joke about you and one of my favorite singers celebrating your birthdays on the same day and you not having the voice of Gerald Lavert. Happy Birthday to you both. Now you both can sing together.
Rie
Dad as a Private in the US Army in 1948
Gail H.M. Brown
July 11, 2010
Dad praising God at his church (Holy Temple) in Jackson, Miss.
Gail H.M. Brown
July 11, 2010
Dad was among veterans of the Korean War invited to Washington D.C. for the 50th Anniversary of the War by President Clinton. Dad was so proud.
Gail H.M. Brown
July 11, 2010
Dad (standing far right) is shown here with his siblings. Only two are still with us. Dad loved his family!
Gail H.M. Brown
July 11, 2010
My dad was always a sharp dresser. Look at him.
Gail Hargrove Marshall Brwn
July 10, 2010
U.S. Flag is presented to daughter by military officer.
July 10, 2010
Military detail begins to fold flag
July 10, 2010
Niece Virginia looks on as military personnel stand near the casket for the graveside service.
July 10, 2010
Voncele Savage
July 10, 2010
May the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family.
July 10, 2010
Dear Gail,Champ and Little Eddie
I know it will take some time to understand the tragedy of death. I know what we went through when my mom passed. Its been 10 years and we all still of her everyday. I know you will also. It was only through prayer and the strength of family and friends like you that we were able to find the strenth to go on as she would have wanted. Just know that we love you and wish you all the very best. Just a special note for Eddie--you are a special child with gifts that we have not yet realized. Keep that kind spirit and remember there are great challenges in the world but if you listen you will be blessed beyond measure. Remember Auntee Layne and Uncle Tony and your big brother Willard love you very much. Remember we are family.
Gail Brown
July 10, 2010
Dad,
September 21, 2010 is World Alzheimer's Day, and I have been asked by organizers of a candlelight vigil at the state capitol that evening to be one of the speakers who have lost a loved one to the horrible disease. See, daddy you did not die in vain. Your fighting spirit has been instilled in us, and we will continue the fight for a cure. Not only will we be lighting a candle for you, but also for Aunt "Ginny", Uncle Boyd and others who may have succumbed as a result of Alzheimer's. So, I pray God gives me the strength and the words He would want me say to encourage other caregivers and to further sound the alarm with a battle cry.
To all of my family and friends out there, I'm inviting you to come join us if you can, because you, like we, will always love and cherish the memories of Howard "Handsome" Hargrove.
Love ya, Daddy. -- Gail
E. MARIE BELL
July 9, 2010
My Dear Uncle,
You have fought a good fight just like the typical soldier that you were. You were truly blessed to have established a long desired relationship with your daughter. God allowed you to have the time and energy to enjoy Gail and her husband. But one of the greastest joys was your grandson Eddie. God moved in mysterious ways, and you truly benefited from his walk in your life. You were an uncle to cherish. We shared many moments together that I will never forget. We shared secrets and family history with one another. We visited by coming into each home, by telephone weekly, sometime daily. I truly miss our long discussion and your chiding me on different occasion. Now uncle, you know that you were truly loved by me and there was never a doubt. Now you deserve your rest. You will always have a spot in my heart. I know that you have smiled down on your daughter for the way she handled your homegoing service. You would have been so proud and the tears you shed for so many bugle calls were not in vain, becasue the bugle played for you also.
Your Niece
Marie
Eunetta
July 8, 2010
Gail, Champ, and Eddie,
I did not know Mr. Hargrove well or long. But, I found him to be quite the charming gentleman. Based on my observation, I know that he has been an inspiration in your lives and because of that he will continue to live in your hearts. Again, I am sorry that I could not be there (physically) for you at that particular time, but do know that you were and are in my thoughts and prayers. Most importantly, I know that GOD was there to comfort you. My family and I extend our condolences. If you need us, we are hear. Just give us a call.
Love, peace, and blessings,
Nette, John, Prince, Tony, Sharon, Keirstyn, and Kennedy
Prett Musgrave
July 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debra Brent
July 7, 2010
Papa Hargrove was a happy man and he loved his fmily as well as his Holy Temple family. You will truly be missed, but we know you are in a better place and God makes no mistakes, we will meet again and sing " Can't Stop Praising His Name" and dance all over Heaven!
July 6, 2010
May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Howard "Papa" Hargrove will truly be missed.
Deedee & Family
July 5, 2010
In honor of his life, the Hargrove family ask that you please give to the Howard H. Hargrove Alzheimer's Fight Memorial Fund at http://act.alz.org/goto/Howard.Herman.Hargrove
Thanks in advance for your kind consideration.
Edison Brown
July 5, 2010
I miss you Grandpa. I know that you are in a better place. I remember when you would praise God in church and dance all around. You was up there in the pulpit dancing with Pastor Audrey Hall to "Can't Stop Praising His Name".
July 5, 2010
Remembering my Dad:
I thank God for blessing me with such a great father. I miss him dearly! I admired him for his love of family and people in general. He was not perfect, but he strived for perfection. He was an open and honest person, who had a giving spirit. My family and I will always cherish so many wonderful memories of him. Yes, my cousin, my dad was a handsome man. He was also a true soldier and a gentleman,who had pride in serving his country during his tours of duty in the United States Army. He was so many things to so many people, but to me, he was "the world's greatest dad." Thanks to everyone for helping to make his homegoing celebration a magnificent, spirit-filled one. - Gail
Patricia Gardner
July 2, 2010
Gail and Family,
Grace and peace to you through our Lord Jesus Christ. I will surely miss my Uncle Howard. I always thought that he was so funny. I fondly remember one scorching hot June Day when Allen, the kids (Saraniesha and David), and I had the honor of taking Uncle Howard to the Event in DC to honor the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War. I remember how proud he was to serve his country and enjoyed listening to his stories about the war. I'm glad that I got to know that side of him. Gail, thanks for taking such good care of him. You, Champ, and Eddie are in our prayers. Your cousin Pat Gardner
July 2, 2010
Gail,
You and your family have my thoughts, and will be in my prayers. I will miss my handsome uncle as he would say. I know he is with Mother and the rest of his siblings. I believe in my heart mom came and got him. Just remember we will always be here for you. Hugs and kisses cousin. Virginia
July 2, 2010
Gail,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories of your earthly father and your faith in your Heavenly Father bring you comfort. As I remember Uncle Howard, I have many fond memories of him going all the way back to my childhood when he would visit us. He was a "role model" to me before I had ever heard the term used. When I joined the Army, I seriously considered it as a career because Uncle Howard was a career soldier. But I was not quite the man he was and I took another path. I really enjoyed my conversations with him at the family reunions. He was always a lot of fun and he shared his wisdom. He is already missed. You and your family took great care of him during his last years with us. That certainly made a great difference to him and to the rest of the family.
Your cousin, Earl Boyd
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