Mr. Walker M. Hargrove, 79, passed away at W.F.H. – All Saints on Saturday, October 18, 2008. He was born in Columbus, MS on June 3, 1929, the son of the late Virgil and Corrine (nee: Jenkins) Hargrove. On March 29, 1947 he married the former Mary Jamison. Mr. Hargrove retired from the City of Racine/Water Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Meadowbrook Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mr. Hargrove enjoyed his time with his family and working in his garden. In addition to his wife, Mary of 61 years of marriage, his survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, William (Carole) Hargrove of St. Paul, MN, Roy (Thedosia) Hargrove of Toledo, OH, Dwight (Donna) Hargrove of Omaha, NE, Kevin Hargrove of Chicago, Ronald (Vanessa) Hargrove of Racine, John (Bessie) Neal of Madison; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, William (Sarah) of Philadelphia, Frank (Edna), Samuel (Dorothy), Sr., James (Mary) Hargrove all of Racine; sister, Nettie Clay of Columbus, MS; sister-in-law, Willa Hargrove of Racine and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (1600 Summerset Dr. just north of Roma Lodge) on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Our family wishes to thank all the family and friends who provided us with their prayers and support during Walker’s illness.
Deb Vasy-Johnson says
Ron and Family,
We will miss your dad coming in to visit us. He was always so happy and joking around with us, talking so proudly of his garden. He was a good man and will be truly missed.
We feel your sadness. Take care during this difficult time.
Your friend
Deb Johnson
Jay and Carrie Hoffman says
Mr. Hargrove was a kind and caring man. He always treated us like members of the family. He had many accomplishments in his long and productive life, but none greater than raising, with Mary, the finest group of sons a man could ask for. Our thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.
All our best,
Jay and Carrie Hoffman
Miles Wernick says
Thinking of you at your time of loss.
Jim Sanders says
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father..
As the days and weeks pass, you will see more and more of your Dad in everything you do. They are the influence of our life time.
deepest and fondest thoughts during this time..
Carol Evans says
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Walker’s passing. I so enjoyed my visits with him, especially hearing about your wonderful travels. And you were such a caring wife, taking him to his appointments and cooking him his favorite foods.
I will miss him! My prayers are with you and your family.
kathy hough says
Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is a difficult time for you and your family and I hope you find comfort in remembering the happy moments together. You have my sincere condolences. Kathy
Chris Smith says
I worked with Walker for many years at Target. He was a kind and caring man and just a pleasure to be around. My condelances to his family. Rest in peace Walker.
Brenda Allen says
My sincerest condolences to family, Walker was one of the nicest. Most sincere man that I know, also one of the happiest always joyful and spirited. He will truly be missed!