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Melvin Hargraves

In Loving Memory

Melvin Hargraves

Date of BirthMay 18, 1912
Passed Away OnOctober 28, 2006
At Age94 years
Resident ofGroves, TX
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MELVIN HARGRAVES

Melvin was born May 18, 1912, in Fannett, to George and Mamie Hargraves. He died on October 28, 2006 in Groves, Texas and was ninety-four years old.

He is survived by his grandson, Scott Ward, and his wife, Lesley of Houston; his son-in-law, Lavelle Ward of Houston; one sister, Cora Mae Simmons of Fannett; and one brother, Nelson Hargraves of Houston. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-one years, Opal; his daughter, Gloria Mae Ward; his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

After serving his country in the Army during World War II, Melvin worked for the Texas Highway Department. Following his retirement, he spent time working in his garden and as an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Fannett.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Rd., Fannett with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 4955 Pine St., Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s 134 W. Buccaneer Dr. Winnie.

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Services

Funeral Service

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

9894 Gilbert Road

Beaumont, TX 77705

November 1, 2006

10:00 AM

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Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery

4955 Pine

Beaumont, TX 77703

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Condolences (8)

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Kayla Devers Williams Linden, TX December 18, 2006
I was a neighbor of Mr Hargraves, I used to visit him and Mrs. Opal alot when I was a child, I have fond memories of his beautiful flowers and that pitcher pump well he had by the garden that he would show us kids how to work. Their house was always open to anyone that would want to stop for a visit, or read poetry with Mrs. Opal. May God bless you and your loved ones.
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Nancy Kenyon Oklahoma City, OK November 4, 2006
I'm Marion Allen's middle daughter. It's been years since I've seen Uncle Melvin but I reamember him fondly. I pray he went home peacefully.
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Cynthia Woodson Fannett, TX November 3, 2006
Mr. Melvin was my next door neighbor as well as a distant relative. When my children were little they loved to go visit in hopes that he would play his fiddle or accordian, which he usually did. I'll alway remember how he loved his garden and how hard he worked to keep it beautiful. We will truly miss him.