George Hardin Hargrove

Beloved Husband and Father, George Hardin Hargrove passed away on January 28, 2024. A little over a month after the passing of his wife of 62 years, Valorie Francis Hargrove. He was 92 years old. George always said that he wanted to be with Valorie to make sure she was taken care of and did not want to leave her alone. His love and dedication were true, and he kept his promise. The words of his favorite poem by Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, that he recited until his final days, depicts this well.

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”

George was born to Weldon and Emma Hargrove on January 17, 1932 in Mart, Texas. George lived in Houston, Texas for most of his life. After High School George enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan. On return, he enrolled at the University of Houston and graduated with a history major. Later, he married Valorie Francis Hargrove and had three children. George loved to read and tell stories and often recited his favorite poems.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon and Emma Hargrove. George is survived by his son, Mark Hargrove and wife, Michelle Hargrove and children: daughter, Dawn Hargrove Mann and husband, John Mann and children: daughter, Tricia Rushing and husband, John Rushing and daughter: and great-grandchildren. His brother, William Hargrove and wife, Darlene: brother, Terry Hargrove and wife, Debbie. Brother-in-Law, Donald Mabry; Sister-in-Law, Brenda: Sister-in-Law, Lois and several nieces and nephews.