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Deacon Thomas Wesley Hargrove, Jr.

Passed 06/30/2020

Obituary For Deacon Thomas Wesley Hargrove, Jr.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Deacon Thomas Wesley Hargrove, Jr., age 68, formerly of Warren County, North Carolina departed this life on June 30, 2020.

The Celebration of Life for immediate family will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services. The Reverend Tony W. Cozart of Cooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Warrenton, North Carolina will officiate and Brother Walter McKinley, Jr of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Cooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Warrenton, North Carolina.

Deacon Hargrove leaves to cherish his memory: his beautiful wife of 47 years, Rev. Charlotte McKinley Hargrove of the home; his daughters, Trista L. Hargrove of Waldorf, Maryland and To’Wes Hargrove Forster (Aaron) of Camp Springs, Maryland; his son, Thomas W. Hargrove III of Waldorf, Maryland; his grandson, Tyler A. Forster; his granddaughter, Alyssa T. Forster; two sisters, Eunice Hargrove Royster (Clarence) of Warrenton, North Carolina and Constance Hargrove Davis of Wise, North Carolina; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and godchildren, as well as special friend to the family Luther (Trey) Hamilton.

Deacon Hargrove may be viewed to the public on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 12 noon until 5:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we ask that you come and pay your final respects to Deacon Hargrove and to his entire family during the visitation hours because of the attendance limits we have of 50 people or less for the funeral service.


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I am in total shock and disbelief to learn of Mr. Hargrove's passing. He communicated with me, as recent as 6/2020.Those of us at the USDOT who admired and respected Mr. Hargrove for his professionalism and integrity will truly miss him. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. May his rest in peace and light perpetual shine in his path. Jennifer C.

Charlotte, I remember when I met you and Thomas at work in the early 70s. We eventually became neighbors at Park Southern in DC Thomas was a good guy, you were blessed to have each other. You and your family have my heartfelt condolences. Angie Kelly

To Rev. Charlotte Hargrove & Family, the Thorne Family was saddened to hear the passing of Deacon Hargrove. We send our deepest condolences and prayers for you and the entire Family. We will truly miss Deacon Hargrove, whom was a humble and family man, who was considerate, generous & helpful. We will always remember the radiant smile the he had in which To'Wes shares that same attribute. He will always be revered. We pray that God will continue to wrap his arms around each of you and continue to give you strength & comfort during this time. If there is anything that we can do, please do not hesitate; we are just around the corner. ~~ Your Friend's & Neighbors, Kermit, Geraldine, Kenny & Kelli Thorne

To Rev Hargrove and family I wish to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to you. Tom was a good R4NP2friend, we spent a lot of years together at LeDetroit when he was Chairman of the Deacon Board and I was Chairman of the Trustee Board. He was truly a man of God. May God bless you and family. Deacon Robert Hunter and Pastor Verna Hunter.

The Matthews and Ockiya families wish to express our most sincere condolences to the Hargrove family. Just know that you are in our prayers and that we are here for you! May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Sis. Barbara Matthews, Emmanuel & Swynice Ockiya and Family

Dear Family, please accept our sincere condolences in your time off loss. I pray that the family will love on each other and draw strenth and peace from the LORD Jesus, family and friends. Bless you all. from, Dorian & Jennifer White

To The Hargrove Family May you feel his loving spirit near you now, in the blessing of Caring Thoughts & in the comfort of Cherished Memories. He is with his best friend now walking around in heaven with the brotherly love they had for each other. I love you & your family, you open your love to me when I moved to DC. Thank you & he will truly be missed. Darlene Haynes

To The Hargrove Family , Demetrius and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Deacon Hargrove. He will be remembered as Man of God, kind, respectful and always a greeter with a smile. He was of no nonsense but He and Demetrius always bonded with a few jokes about farming and living in NC. It's your time to grieve in your own way. I pray and I know as time continues to go, God will strengthen you all and your memories will be a reflection of love he had and you had for each other. So sad that during your most saddest time we are not able to be there to embrace you as you have done so many times for us. I pray in the near future we will wrap our arms around you all. Until then, know that Demetrius and Laura Whitaker are praying for you. Forever praying, Demetrius and Laura Whitaker your friends from Upper Marlboro, MD.

My heart, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to the family. Praying that God will comfort each of you. Brian Brimmage & Family

Always loving such a great brother and Warrior for our savior. May you rest easy Thomas. SYOTOS.Until then-keep smiling. -- William E. Mckinley

Rev. Hargrove, you and your family are held close in my heart and I wish comfort in the days to come. Terry Porter

My Condolences to Rev.Hargrove and family, continue to lean and rest in God , he will strengthen and carry you through these difficult times. Brenda McCray Jacksonville Florida

To Rev. Hargrove and family, We're praying; asking GOD to comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement and in the days ahead. Deacon Hargrove is missed and will always be remembered by the Worthy Family. He was the epitome of a true child and servant of GOD, a husband, a father, a grandfather and every other role that he played in life while here on this earth. He was such a delightful, friendly, humble and pleasant person. RIHP Deac

To the Hargrove family: Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to this family. May God give you strenght to get thru these difficult days. Queen Black

My condolences and prayers go out to Rev. Hargrove in the loss of Deacon Hargrove. He will surely will be missed sitting on the front pew on Sunday morning. I will miss him saying "I'M WATCHING YOU". Praying that the Lord give you and your family strengthen during your time of bereavement. Sis Cynthia Boone

To the Hargrove Family our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Deacon Hargrove was truly an angel on earth, all he did was gained his wings. We are appreciative of how he and Reverend Hargrove been there for us ever since I, Geneen, was little. We will especially remember every visitation, scripture and prayer given to us when one of his buddy's(our dad) Trustee Harrington sudden illness and passing. We are forever grateful. We love you all. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Deacon Hargrove has Sent Up His Timber to His Heavenly Home.

-The Harrington Family

To Rev. Hargrove and family, Our deepest condolences to you all during this time. We will truly miss Deacon Hargrove. Wesley and Viceta McKnight

Our deepest condolences to the Hargrove family. Deacon Hargrove was a mighty man of God,very kind and always had a smile for you. Love The Bailey Family

Rev.Hargrove,& family my condolences to the family. I am speechless/ heartbroken to find out about Deac.He taught me so much about God word. Truly a man of God.Good hearted person all around. I am going to miss him tremendously. We love you and will miss you Deacon Hargrove.

Prayers going out to you and yours from the callaway family

Charlotte I remember that last time I came to visit and I got the experience of riding to Church in Thomas's nice "hot rod", he had the windows down and my hair was not sprayed....need I say more. I will miss him in your life and know he is where we all desire to be when our mission is complete on this side....in the presence of our Lord. Peace and love to you and your family. Marcia

Rev. Hargrove and family, you all have our heartfelt condolences. We will forever hold the fond memories of Deacon Hargrove close to our heart. A true GOD fearing man, that loved the Lord. Proverbs 3:5&6 will remain close in my heart. Charlene, Reggie, and Chanel.

Rev. Charlotte Hargrove and Family, I send my heartfelt condolences to you all. I pray that God gives you peace, strength, and understanding. I have fond memories of Deacon Hargrove and knew him to be a loving family man and an humble servant for the Lord. May your family be forever comforted by the precious memories you hold in your hearts. Love and Blessings, Maria Worthy, Maryland.

May God himself give you the words of comfort at this hour.

Love Lynnee

Deacon Hargrove was one of the first examples of a man of God. I loved him as if he was a father to me. He is missed and will be missed for the remainder of my days! God bless the Hargrove family you are always in my prayers.

Sending prayers to my Hargrove family that God comforts you all, give you peace & continually keeps you all strong! My heartfelt condolences! Uncle Thomas was a very genuine & kind-hearted person & his smile could light up any room! Love Derrick McKinley SR & Family

Sending praying to Mister Hargrove. You will be missed. And great prayers to the entire family. -from Juan Carman. Resident n neighbor from Birchwood.

Deacon Hargrove was truly a man of God! Always smiling!Rev. Hargrove and family we are so sorry for your loss, know that the Musgrove family is here if you need anything. We love you, Mary and Tommy Musgrove

Praying for you all and know you are in our thoughts! Your nephew Jeremiah McKinley and family.

To Reverend Hargrove, Eunice and Constance. You have my deepest Condolences.God is your helper continue to look to him for comfort and strength. Pastor Lucinda Williams

To Rev. Hargrove and family. So very sorry for your loss. Please know that we share your loss. Hazel Byrdsong

To the Hargrove family i am truly sorry to hear of the passing of our brother i pray for comfort for you during this time he will truly be missed. Betty Shubert

To Rev. Hargrove and family! Our condolences go out to you. You are truly in my prayers. I will aways remember the first time we met. I wil miss my friend coming in church saying "I'm watching you." God has truly gained an awesome angel. Carolyn, Calandra & Camille Bellamy

My brother we will always remember the memories spent with you and how we met and shared moments. And how you introduced me to my wife of 47 years. Never saw you without the smile and laughter. Heaven has truly gained an angel, sleep on my brother and we shall meet again.

Rev John Mckinley & Deaconness Rosemary Mckinley

My Prayers to the Hargrove Family (my Family) I know that we will get through this with the help of our almighty God! I love you and will always be there for you!

Thomas was a dear friend and classmate of John and I. He was also a great roommate of John after leaving home in 1969 for Washington, DC. We became neighbors of Thomas, Charlotte and family shortly after. Thomas was more than a friend, he was like a brother. He was a kind and loving person. He always had a smile on his face when he greeted you! Rest in peace our brother..

Sorry to hear of the death of my 1969 North Warren High School (Wise NC) classmate. He was an excellent man. May God continue to bless the Hargrove Family during this trying time. Arthur A. Bullock

Thomas was a great man, always friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite classmates from North Warren High school.

Louise Taylor Sawyer & Joseph Sawyer

To Rev. Hargrove & Family: II Cor. 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heaven. It has been a joy knowing Dea. Hargrove over the years. Our prayer of comfort will be with the family as you grieve in your own way.

Elder Charles A. Johnson and Armetta Johnson

The Hargrove Family, I know your pain is great. Cry and be sad all you want. It's okay. Hold on to your strong faith and God will get you through. Hold on to your beautiful memories and love.

Agnes,Jekara and Edmond Wright

My prayers & condolences to your family during your loss Carolyn Chavis Blackwell South Hill VA

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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