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1933
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2020
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William Hargraves Obituary
William was born July 28 1933 in Saratoga, Texas to Freddie Edward Hargraves and Roxie Byrd Hargraves. He was a lifelong Groves resident and graduated in 1952 from Port Neches Groves High School.
William retired from Texaco as an operator after 43 years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and past member of Groves Chapter of Jaycee's.
William was a veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Hargraves; son William Harvey Hargraves, Jr.; grandson William Harvey Hargraves III; and his sister Delores Russell.
Survivors include his sons, Rick Hargraves and wife Terry of Pinehurst, Kirk Hargraves and wife Laura of Groves, and Scott Hargraves of Groves; sister, Judy Davis of Groves; grandchildren, Nikki Vannoy, Stephanie Vaughan, Faith Hennigan, and Raven Driggers; great-grandchildren, Michael Lewis II, Milan Lewis, Miles Lewis, Logan Gipson, Ryan Gipson, Piper Vannoy, Bayley Vaughan, Cameryn Vaughan, Blayke Vaughan; and great-great grandchild Willow Holland.
A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Paul Hall officiating.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Wounded Warrior Project, 2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX. 77058.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rick Hargraves
July 25, 2025
Hello Dad. I think of you often and I miss you. You were my guiding light and you instilled morals that have made me a better man.
Rest in Peace Dad. Rick.
Rick Hargraves
July 25, 2022
Miss you Dad.
Rick Hargraves
August 2, 2020
He was my Dad. He was always My Dad. I will miss you Dad.
With all my love, Rick
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