Albert Leon Hargis

Albert Leon Hargis obituary, Paducah, KY

Albert Leon Hargis

Albert Hargis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Albert Leon, Hargis, 89, of West Paducah passed away at 1:22 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Metropolis Rehab & Health Center in Metropolis, IL.
Mr. Hargis was a Carpenter for the Local Carpenters Union at TVA, a Veteran of the Army during the Korean War, member of Heartland Church of Paducah, Founding member of Balcoky Bowhunters, Kentucky Bowhunters Association, Lifetime member of NRA and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ann (Sheible) Hargis; one son, Donald L. Hargis and wife Milly of Mayfield; one daughter, Sara L. (Hargis) Peeler and husband Jimmy of Paducah; four grandchildren, Wes (Tonya) Sullenger, Jacob (Angie) Hargis, Alicia (Joel Katzenberger) Hargis, Cody (Shery) Peeler; four great-grandchildren, Sage, Sayer, Bowie, Elijah; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Dennis Hargis, Thelma (Brooks) Hargis; one sister, Doris Helton.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Pastor Glen Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Acts Ministry with Heartland Church, 4777 Alben Barkey Drive, Paducah, KY 42001.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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