Hugh Franklin Hargett, 79, Jacksonville, NC, \u00a0passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, surrounded by loving family. \u00a0He was preceded in death by his parents; Cecil S. Hargett, Sr. and Annie Phillips Hargett. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Trinity Methodist Church, Jacksonville, NC at 11:00 am with Reverend Steve Smith officiating. \u00a0Family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 prior to service.<\/p>\n
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years; Mary Jo Moore Hargett of the home, his children; Richard Hargett (Lisa) of Tupelo, MS, Michelle H. Johnson and companion (Bill) of Atkinson, NC and John M. Hargett, II (Heather) of Jacksonville, NC. \u00a0His brother, Cecil Hargett, Jr. of Hubert. \u00a0His grandchildren, Thomas Painter of the home, Alex Hargett and companion (Lillian) of Memphis, TN, Jessie Johnson of Sewanee, TN, Seth Stephens of Tupelo, MS, Cole Ezelle (Anna) of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Zachary Hargett of Tupelo, MS and Taylor Johnson of Tupelo, MS, \u00a0His greatgrandchildren, Brentley Stephens of Tupelo, MS and Aubree Patey Ezelle of Flowery Branch, Georgia. \u00a0And many other dear family members. \u00a0He is also survived by his loving loyal canine companion, Fenway Hargett of the home.<\/p>\n
Hugh grew up in Richlands, NC and graduated from Richlands High School (Class of \u201964). \u00a0He served in the US Navy for four years and received an honorable discharge in 1971. \u00a0He graduated from the University of North Carolina (Class of \u201968 and \u201873) with a BS degree in Business Administration. \u00a0He started his career in apparel in North Carolina and later moved his family to Tupelo, Mississippi. \u00a0He eventually moved into the furniture industry and became the Vice President of Sales with United Furniture Industry. \u00a0In 2009, opportunity arose to come back to Jacksonville, NC to become the Owner-Operator of Foster\u2019s Military Shop and Shirley\u2019s \u00a0Professional Alterations and Embroidery. \u00a0Hugh was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and attended the Trinity Men\u2019s Bible Study each Wednesday and gained many great and wonderful friends. \u00a0He also served on the board of the Onslow Pregnancy Resource Center, a calling which was dear to his heart. \u00a0He enjoyed all sports, especially his beloved Carolina Tarheels.<\/p>\n
Hugh was the consummate family man and loved every minute of life with them. \u00a0He attended all sports events, every musical and all things the children and grandchildren endeavored to participate in. \u00a0 \u00a0He was a wonderful mentor and the children always knew that he was there for them. \u00a0Hugh was a loving and devoted husband to his wife throughout their 55 years of marriage.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:<\/p>\n
Onslow Pregnancy Resource Center<\/p>\n
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3280-A Henderson Drive<\/p>\n
Jacksonville, NC 28546<\/p>\n
SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals<\/p>\n
123 Old Mason Farm Road<\/p>\n
Chapel Hill, NC 27517<\/p>\n