William M. Hargett, of Dunedin, FL, passed away December 4, 2016, at his home, at the age of 74 years. He was born in Evansville, IN, and moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1959. He retired in 1991 after 31 years of service as Senior Vice President of Fortune Savings Bank of Clearwater. He was a member of the Nitram Lodge #188 Masonic of St. Petersburg, FL; Scottish Rite, Tampa, FL; and Egypt Temple Shrine, Tampa, FL.
Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Beverly A. Hargett; daughter, Susan (Wayne) Shriver of St. Petersburg; son, William M. Hargett, II (Robyn), of Texas; stepdaughter, Debbi Bailey, of St. Petersburg; 2 sisters, Dolores Jean Martin of Clearwater; and Sharon Carr of Villa Grove, CO; 3 brothers, Robert Hargett of New Harmony, IN, Jerry Hargett, of Mt Vernon, IN; and David James Hargett, of Madisonville, TN. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents David and Marie Hargett, and brothers, Donald Hargett and Jack Hargett.
Family and friends are invited to attend graveside service at 12:00 PM on Saturday December 17, 2016, at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2853 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL; Veterans Funeral Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Empath Hospice Suncoast or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Dear Beverly and Family, On behalf of my mother (Joan Williams) and our entire family, we are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and wish you comfort at this difficult time. Ray telephoned me this morning with the news. We continue to cherish the finely crafted bookshelves Bill made for our mother and send warmth, love and all the best to you and family.
Diane, Michael, Aaron and Warren Taylor
Dear Bill, I think you have always known I’ve had a special place in my heart for you. Thank you for all the Special family Holidays we enjoyed together. Nothing will ever be the same without you. You were a great cook and furniture builder but most of all, you were a great brother. There isn’t a room in my home that doesn’t have something you built for me and they will always be reminders of the love we had for each other. Little Brother, you will always be in my heart and life will never be the same without you. I Love You. Jean
Dear Beverly and family,
Today I saw Bill’s obituary in the paper. I know how much my mother, Joan, cherished her friendship with the both of you. She would be sad to hear about Bill’s death. There is nothing that can be said to make things better, but I just wanted to say I’m sorry and thinking of you and your family.
Ray Anthony
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our sympathies go out to Beverly and all of the Hargett family. I was with Bill when he first came to Florida after our junior year in high school in August 1959. A real end of an era for us. So Sorry. We will miss him.