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Charles Hargis Obituary
Naples, FL - Charles F. "Herbie" Hargis, 67, of Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Formerly of Henderson, KY, he had been a Naples resident for the last 36 years. He was born in Henderson on November 28, 1952, the son of Mallie (née Sharp) and Fred Hargis Jr.
Herbie was an accomplished musician despite the fact that he could not read music; instead, he played "by ear". All he had to do was listen to a tune and then he was able to replicate it. He also wrote his own music and songs! A charismatic entertainer, he started performing in bands beginning at the age of 14. These bands included Sirnax, Lavender Hill Mob, Yesterday's Papers, and Rainbow Crutch. He was a solo performer known as "The Keyboard Operator". He performed mainly in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In Florida he performed in Naples, Ft. Myers Beach, and Marco Island. Music and entertaining was his passion and was admired by all that heard him perform. He never met a stranger! He attended Henderson Community College and served in the Kentucky Army National Guard. He was extremely proud of his grandsons and their enlistment in the Marine Corp.
Herbie is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dr. Cathy Jo (née Griffin) Hargis; his beloved children, Rebekah Suzanne Hargis and Fred Jacob Hargis, both of Naples, FL; his sisters, Doris (Pete) Jones of Henderson, Jayne Diane Hargis of Henderson, Deborah (Mike) Wilke of Owensboro, KY and Venita Jo (Tim) Hooper of Campbellsville, KY; his grandsons, LCpl. Michael Hargis and PFC Vision Nelson, both of Camp Lejeune, NC; granddaughter, Mattayah Hargis of Naples; nine nephews and eight nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Edward Earl Hargis; and his son, Matthew Scott Hargis.
Visitation for family and friends will take place Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 12:00 p.m., followed by burial at Palm Royale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dean Delker
October 20, 2021
In his life & music Herbie had that rare combination of drive & heart that couldn't help but move people. Those who knew him have all had their lives lifted up in one way or another. Thanks for all the soul, music man.
Rebekah Hargis
April 17, 2021
I miss you Daddy. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and Matt. I love you both so much.
Terry Cates
February 13, 2021
My old neighbor and bud we played tunes together for many years at an early age.
Rest In Peace Herbie
Barry Richmond
October 28, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I was a member of the Sirnax band with Herbie. He was a great talented person. He didn't need a band - he was the band!
Deepest sympathy during this time of loss.
Judy
October 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I knew Herbie from playing venues in Henderson. He was always happy to see you and such a talented and entertaining person. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. And people like Herbie live on in our memories
My sympathies
Judy R Groves
Kathy Pope
October 27, 2020
Oh Herbie so sad. You brought so much joy and happiness at the Vanderbilt Inn. The greatest entertainment ever. Will miss you. Like I always chanted at end of Hank Jrs song “One more time!!!”
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