John Thomas “J.T.” Hargrove, 85, resident of Lewisburg, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Mr. Hargrove’s grandson, Jeremy Haskins officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

A Marshall County native, he was born on Aug. 30, 1934, to the late Reuben Hargrove and the late Myrtle Hutchenson Hargrove. J.T. was a forty-seven-year employee of Heil Quaker/Inter-City Products and was known as a handyman, always trying to fix something. He was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and a member of the Masons. J.T. would never miss a church function and enjoyed going to VBS. After retiring, he would walk to the two local nursing homes, and pray with the residents. He also became an avid golf ball collector. J.T. was devoted to his family and loved all his grandchildren very much. He loved having all his family come to his house on Sundays.

Survivors include his daughter, Darlene Hargrove Beck of Lewisburg; son, Danny (Mary) Hargrove of Lewisburg; sister, Bonnie Faye Reese; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers include Tim Oliphant, Allen Campbell, Sonny Willis, Clark Cochran, Jimmy King, Mike Mills, Danny Boykin Honorary pallbearers include his grandsons and nephews.

Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may share fond memories and condolences online at www.billsmcgaugh.com