In Memory of
Col. Clarence Ellis Hargrave
March 10, 1913 - February 6, 2015
Hargrave, Col. Clarence E., 101, of Ashland, entered into glory on February 6, 2015. Born in Dendron, VA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Hannah Hargrave, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Jean "Margie" Hargrave; brother, Lee Hargrave, Sr.; and sister, Deane Brandt. Col. Hargrave retired from the US Army in 1963 after a 23 year career which included service in World War II and base commands from Turkey to South Korea. After the military, he became a corporate executive in New York until he left the business to care for his ailing wife. > > > Far from resting on his laurels, he devoted the next 14 years to Christian evangelism and biblical scholarship. He taught Bible studies and was tireless in his witness for Jesus Christ. As a member of First Baptist, he generously supported church activities. His epic earthly life is over, but his faith will influence lives for many years to come. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Ashland, at 1:30 pm on Wednesday February 11, 2015 with the visitation one hour prior, and the Reverend Robert Thompson presiding. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to First Baptist Church
Col. Clarence Ellis Hargrave
March 10, 1913 - February 6, 2015
Hargrave, Col. Clarence E., 101, of Ashland, entered into glory on February 6, 2015. Born in Dendron, VA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Hannah Hargrave, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Jean "Margie" Hargrave; brother, Lee Hargrave, Sr.; and sister, Deane Brandt. Col. Hargrave retired from the US Army in 1963 after a 23 year career which included service in World War II and base commands from Turkey to South Korea. After the military, he became a corporate executive in New York until he left the business to care for his ailing wife. > > > Far from resting on his laurels, he devoted the next 14 years to Christian evangelism and biblical scholarship. He taught Bible studies and was tireless in his witness for Jesus Christ. As a member of First Baptist, he generously supported church activities. His epic earthly life is over, but his faith will influence lives for many years to come. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Ashland, at 1:30 pm on Wednesday February 11, 2015 with the visitation one hour prior, and the Reverend Robert Thompson presiding. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to First Baptist Church
In Memory of
Col. Clarence Ellis Hargrave
March 10, 1913 - February 6, 2015
Hargrave, Col. Clarence E., 101, of Ashland, entered into glory on February 6, 2015. Born in Dendron, VA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Hannah Hargrave, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Jean "Margie" Hargrave; brother, Lee Hargrave, Sr.; and sister, Deane Brandt. Col. Hargrave retired from the US Army in 1963 after a 23 year career which included service in World War II and base commands from Turkey to South Korea. After the military, he became a corporate executive in New York until he left the business to care for his ailing wife. > > > Far from resting on his laurels, he devoted the next 14 years to Christian evangelism and biblical scholarship. He taught Bible studies and was tireless in his witness for Jesus Christ. As a member of First Baptist, he generously supported church activities. His epic earthly life is over, but his faith will influence lives for many years to come. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Ashland, at 1:30 pm on Wednesday February 11, 2015 with the visitation one hour prior, and the Reverend Robert Thompson presiding. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to First Baptist Church
Col. Clarence Ellis Hargrave
March 10, 1913 - February 6, 2015
Hargrave, Col. Clarence E., 101, of Ashland, entered into glory on February 6, 2015. Born in Dendron, VA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Hannah Hargrave, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Jean "Margie" Hargrave; brother, Lee Hargrave, Sr.; and sister, Deane Brandt. Col. Hargrave retired from the US Army in 1963 after a 23 year career which included service in World War II and base commands from Turkey to South Korea. After the military, he became a corporate executive in New York until he left the business to care for his ailing wife. > > > Far from resting on his laurels, he devoted the next 14 years to Christian evangelism and biblical scholarship. He taught Bible studies and was tireless in his witness for Jesus Christ. As a member of First Baptist, he generously supported church activities. His epic earthly life is over, but his faith will influence lives for many years to come. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Ashland, at 1:30 pm on Wednesday February 11, 2015 with the visitation one hour prior, and the Reverend Robert Thompson presiding. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to First Baptist Church
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