James Hargrove was a man of integrity and a spiritual leader. He truly loved the Lord with all his heart. James Rogers Hargrove passed from this life into his Eternal Father's welcoming arms on October 8th, 2021.

James was 63 years, 11 months and 5 days. James was born Jimmy Rogers Hargrove in Newton Grove, North Carolina on November 13th, 1957 to Frank Hargrove and Alice Hobbs Hargrove. James was number nine of ten children.

James graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School in 1975 where his athletic talents earned him a full ride scholarship to Wake Forest University. He completed a degree in Business. James continued to lend his athletic talents and abilities to the NFL from 1981-1988. He began as a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals where he played in the coldest Super Bowl game in history. He also played for the Michigan Panthers, Los Angeles Raiders and went on to play for the Green Bay Packers.

After his career with the NFL, James was a correction officer and a Probation and Parole Officer for the state of North Carolina.  Later he attended Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he received a degree in Theology under the direction of Kenneth Hagin. Shortly after graduating from Rhema Bible College, James pursued a career in Insurance and Finance. James's passion was studying the word of God and sharing his knowledge and wisdom with family and friends. James was a prayer warrior.

James enjoyed working out at the gym, playing tennis, fishing, watching football, working in the garden, and
traveling. Most recently, James cruised to the Bahamas with his wife Harriet. He said "this was the trip of a lifetime".

James is survived by his loving wife, Harriet, his daughter Gracie, his three sisters, Minnie, Fannie, and Grace, a step-daughter, Heather, a special friend, Mary and numerous nieces and nephews. Without a doubt, James entered the welcoming arms of Our Lord and Savior hearing the words, " well done, my good and faithful servant".

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 13th at 12PM at the Lee Funeral Home, 317 High St., Mt. Holly. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday 10AM - 12PM at the funeral home. Email condolences to the family at leefuneralservice.com.

Flowers may be sent to Becker's Funeral Home in Lawton, Oklahoma. Burial service will be Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8700 NW Cache Rd, Lawton, OK 73505.

Arrangements were made with Ed Kaelin III at the LEE FUENRAL HOME, Mt. Holly.