Robert Lee Hargrett, Jr., 75, of Tifton passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. A graveside funeral service was held for Mr. Hargrett at 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he was laid to rest. The Rev. Dr. W. Ches Smith, III officiated.
Harry Brewer, John Johnson, Charles Kent, Charles Massey, Stephen Woodham and Sean Lawrence served as pallbearers.
Born December 5, 1926, in Tifton, Mr. Hargrett was the son of the late Robert Lee Hargrett, Sr. and Nannette Alfiend Hargrett. Before retiring, he was the owner/operator of Tifton Hardware; and he was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the United States Army.
Mr. Hargrett is survived by several cousins and a friend, Florence Lawrence of Tifton.