of Memphis, AR
January 17, 1942 - April 1, 2019
John Lee Hargraves passed away in Memphis, TN on April 1, 2019 at the age of 77. John was born in Houston, TX on January 17, 1942 to the late James Fitzhugh Hargraves and Mary Louise Blohm Hargraves.
John is survived by a daughter, Meritt Harrison (Stephen) of Hot Springs, AR, and son, John L. Hargraves, Jr.(Alisa) of Germantown, TN., 7 grandchildren, sister, Ann H. Lee (Bob) of Helena, AR., brothers, James Fitzhugh Hargraves, Sr., of England, AR, George Edward Hargraves (Jo) of Memphis, TN, and Robert Polk Hargraves (Leslie) of Roland, AR., and special friend, Judy Goff of Bartlett, TN.
Johnny, as he was known to his friends and family, grew up in Helena, AR where he graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. John received a B.S. in Math from Ole Miss, a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas, and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis. John eventually had his own consulting firm in Civil Engineering while working on his PhD. in Civil Engineering.
Johnny loved reading, swimming, jogging, all genres of music, and computers.
Services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena, AR., Friday, April 5, 2019 at 2:00. Visitation will be at 1:00 in the church Undercroft.
Pall bearers will be John Hargraves, Jr., Ed Hargraves, Bob Hargraves, Bob Lee, Stephen Harrison, Joel Hargraves, and Morgan Hargraves.
Honorary pall bearers are Jim Hargraves, Jeff Hargraves, Richard Hargraves, Alan Hargraves, Jim McRee, and Jim Cunningham.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 3152 Little Road, Suite 146,Trinity FL, 34655 or the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, online: parkinson.org., the Helena Museum of Phillips County, P.O. Box 38, Helena, AR 72342, or the Humane Society of the Delta, 8480 Phillips Rd 300, Helena, AR 72342.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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14 Condolence(s)
PCS Christ Church Memphis
Monday, April 8, 2019
Condolences to the family of John Hargraves from your Wednesday night dinner family who greatly enjoyed his fellowship.
Margaret H. kirk
Friday, April 5, 2019
Ann sorry to learn about the passing of you brother. My prayers are withyou and your family in this time of grief.
jim Mayer
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Johnny was my life long friend. We were roomates at OLE Miss he was always the best and friend to all he met. From our childhood he was always one of the nicest most sincere friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer
Kenneth Yancey
Thursday, April 4, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Blohm
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Johnny was one of my favorite people. He was my cousin as well as my godfather. I thought of him the night he past away and remembered his swim across the Mississippi. I will always remember him in his prime.
My heart goes out to all of Johnny's family but especially to Ann Lee, who cared so much for Johnny in the last few years.
Condolences from the Blohm Family
Mary Lou elward
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to all of Johnny’s family. Growing up in Helena and going to Sacred Heart we were all like family.
Judy Goff
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
John was my sweetheart for the past 21 years. I have so many wonderful memories and he'll be a part of me for as long as I live. Not long ago, in a moment of clarity, he looked at me and asked: "Are you disappointed in me?" My response was "No! I think you are amazing." He gave me the sweetest smile, he was a very sensitive person, although he didn't always show that to many. I was one of the lucky ones for sure.
Glenn and Priscilla Keener
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dear Hargraves Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will be unable to attend Johnny's service, but have sent a donation to the Humane Society of the Delta in Johnny's name.
He will be remembered in the hearts he leaves behind.
Deepest sympathy,
Glenn and Priscilla Keener
Pat Williams
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Ann, I've already told you but it needs to be said over and over -- Johnny was so blessed to have a devoted sister like you.
Sandra Allsup
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss of your brother. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Lynette Murphy
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Ann and Family,
I am so sorry to see the loss of your brother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Ballard Stambaugh
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dearest Bob and Leslie and the Hargrave Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Brother. My prayer is that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each of you at this most difficult time and give you the peace and comfort that you need to sustain you over the coming days, weeks and months. Hp;d on to your precious memories and know that your loved one is enjoying his heavenly home now and having a Great Homecoming with loved ones that have gone on before him. Love and prayers Barbara
Janie scaife
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Pat Solis
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Lucio and I will not able to attend the funeral but our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
With Deepest Regards,
Pat and Lucio Solis