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1933

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2020

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Cornelius Hargrove Obituary

Mr. Cornelius Hargrove 86, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born on August 19, 1933 in Davie Co., he was the son of the late Albert Timothy Hargrove and Berdie Mayfield Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove was educated in the public schools of Davie Co., and was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Hoechst Celanese, Salisbury. A member of Erwin Temple CME Church, Woodleaf where he was the former chairman of the trustee board and the men's choir. He leaves precious and loving memories to his wife, Ellerwease Patterson Hargrove of the home; sons, Cornelius Hart(Julia) of East Spencer, McSherry Hargrove (Myrna) of Hope Mills and Eric Lee Hargrove of Cooleemee; brother, Ernest Hargrove (Nellie) of Cooleemee; sisters, Annie Mae Taggart of Troutman, Alberta McEachern of Salisbury, Sallie Marie Carr of Greensboro, Ethel Trimar of Mocksville and Beaurene Polk ( William) of Harrisburg; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Erwin Temple CME Church with at Visitation at 11:30 am and Funeral at 12 pm. Burial and military rites will follow at the Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd. Reverend Ervin Hannah, Pastor Officiating and Pastor McSherry Hargrove, Eulogist. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the family and online condolences may be sent nobleandkelsey.com

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Published by Salisbury Post from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2020.

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Kelly Sloan

March 26, 2020

I was so very sorry to hear of Mr.Hargrove's passing. It was truly my pleasure to have met him and your family. You all will be in my continued thoughts and prayers during this time of transition.

Sondra, Boobie

March 18, 2020

We will always have living and happy memories of uncle Neil. We will be praying for you all and we love you very much.

Brenda Cowan

March 17, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Valdoris

March 13, 2020

To Neil Hargrove's family. My family and I are praying comfort and peace for each of you as you endure your profound loss. Neil was quiet, kind, and pleasant and easy to talk to. He will be missed on earth now that his voice is adding baritone to the heavenly choir. Be at peace family and may the God of love and peace bless you all.

Chandra May

March 13, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all lots of love and comfort.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Shannon & Chandra Thomas May

March 11, 2020

My prayers and condolence go out to the Hargrove family. I pray God gives the whole family comfort at this time of bereavement.

From the Smith family, Eric, Melissa, Ariana, and William (CJ).

Steve & Valerie Patterson

March 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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16

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Erwin Temple CME Church

NC 28144

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16

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Erwin Temple CME Church

NC 28144

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Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. - Salisbury

223 E. Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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