Delian H Hargraves

Delian H Hargraves obituary, Union, MO

Delian H Hargraves

Delian Hargraves Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 10, 2025.
Delian H. Hargraves, the son of Leonard A. Hargraves and Virginia Hardy Hargraves, was born June 21, 1942, in Butler Co, MO.

On November 5, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, he was united in marriage to Velva Lee Warner. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2024.

Mr. Hargraves died Friday, December 5, 2025, in Union, MO, at the age of 83 years.

Survivors include 3 sons, Ricky Hargraves, Scott (Bonnie) Hargraves and Tracy Hargraves; 1 sister, Janiece (Randy) Rotunno; 9 grandchildren, Brant, Aaron, Gregory (Gina), Sarah (Brandon), Kaytelyn, Julia, Joselyn, Jasmine and Jace; 4 great grandchildren, Jude, Brielle, Reagan and Elvira and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death his wife, Velva; his parents, LD "Doc" and Virginia Hargraves and 2 brothers, Darroll Hargraves and Jerry Hargraves.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, MO.

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