John D. “J.D.” Hargraves
John D. Hargraves, (J.D.), 70, of Fannett, Texas, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006, peacefully in his sleep at home.
J.D. was born September 3, 1935 at home in Fannett, and was a life-long resident there. He was a Jack-of-all-Trades, he built homes for his family, and helped build area churches. J.D. could fix electrical, plumbing, and automotive, you name it, he could fix it. He worked on oil rigs in his twenties, then worked and retired as a Forman for Jefferson County Precinct 4. He was a Christian and believed in loving family and serving others.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Hargraves, daughter, Debbie Thomas and spouse Eddie, son, John D. Hargraves, Jr., all of Fannett. Also a daughter, Paula Propp and spouse, Jim of Kingwood; a brother, Tillman Hargraves of San Augustine; a sister Louella Skillman of Vidor; seven grandchildren, Mandy Broussard, Melissa Propp, Lauren, Christy, Phillip, James Thomas , and Jessica Flores.
J.D. was preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie and Nola Hargraves, brother,
Willie Ray Hargraves, sister, Florence Meehan, and infant sister Mary, also preceded by three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Broussard’s 1605 N. Major Drive, with burial to follow at Landrum Cemetery on HWY 124. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, January 25, 2006, from 5 P.M. until 8:30 at Broussard’s 1605 N. Major Drive.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina, 28607 or your local church.
