James Robert "Jim" Hargrave

James Robert “Jim” Hargrave went to be with his Savior Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at home surrounded by his wife and children.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Susan Hargrave; brothers, Donald, Delbert and Corky Hargrave; sister, Joy Phillips; and son-in-law, Dean Garrison.After moving his family from Arlington to Corsicana in 1975, Jim was on a mission to one day start his own business. In 1978, he began in a small shop on Sixth Avenue which grew and soon moved to a larger facility on Seventh Avenue in 1979. After a short period of time, Jim built what is now James Manufacturing Inc. After 20 successful years, Jim retired from the manufacturing business and began another life adventure.Jim and his wife, Joyce, mounted their Goldwing motorcycles and took off! During the 10 years that followed, life brought fun and beauty experienced on the road. They shared this time in their lives with friends Dr. Jerry and Sharon Smith. From the Alaskan Highway, east coast, west coast and a tour of Mexico, Jim and Joyce lived and loved every moment of their retirement.When physical limitations took them off of the road, Jim poured himself into his family and spent his precious time with the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Joyce.Jim Hargrave has left an incredible heritage having touched so many lives through his godly example. Be it at home with his family or at work with his friends, Jim’s gentle spirit and generous heart will long be remembered.He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Skip and his wife Mary Hargrave; daughter, Denell and her husband Rick Flores; and daughter, Joy Hargrave; grandchildren, Brandon and Danielle Hargrave, Sara and Wade Wilson, Wendy and Daniel Montgomery, Jourdan and Greg Hayes, Hayden Hargrave, Hunter Hargrave, Ricky Flores, Dalton Hargrave, Isaac Hargrave, Hannah Brann, Ben Brann and Katy Brann; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Skylar, Holden, Cole, Harley, Sheridan, Kathryn, Carter and Cooper.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Corley Funeral Home.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at That Church of the Assemblies of God. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Mike Howell, the Rev. Nathan Ruch, and the Rev. Ron Ruch. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Navarro County Child Advocacy Center, 120 E. Second Ave., Corsicana, TX 75110.An online guest book is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com by selecting the James Robert “Jim” Hargrave obituary.Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. ∞