Marvin Ellis Hargrove

COLLEYVILLE -- Marvin Ellis Hairgrove, Jr., 66, of both Colleyville and Barry, TX (the latter home to his dream fulfilled, Oak Horn Ranch) died on Friday February 7, 2014. With his loving wife at his side, constant prayer and steadfast support from friends and family near and far brought him final and lasting peace. Grace Hospice provided medical care and more in Marvin's last days. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15 at White's Chapel Methodist Church. Pastor Jo Ponder, a longtime friend to Marvin and his family will officiate the memorial service. Memorials: To honor Marvin's life please send someone you love a card, flowers or something small to show you care. Additional donations to White's Chapel UMC, the Texas Longhorn Foundation as well as local public school foundations, libraries and athletic programs will further honor his memory. Marvin Jr. was born on July 2, 1947 in Jackson, MS to Marvin Ellis Hairgrove, Sr. and Jewel Roper Hairgrove. As the son of a petroleum geologist, Marvin was raised throughout the Gulf Coast, from Grand Isle, LA to Tyler, Dallas and Houston, TX. He studied geology at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX and attained an education in life that no known institution of higher education can match. Marvin's accomplishments and exploits are too numerous to list here. To those who knew him, he was at once loving husband, father, rancher, friend, teacher, storyteller, master of thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness. He endured much for the sake of others, and through his example inspired more people than one can count. He loved the ocean, his ranch and his family (though not necessarily in that order). Survivors: Marvin is survived by his wife, Gerry Means Hairgrove of Colleyville, TX; sons Landon Barrett Hairgrove of Washington, D.C. and Logan Patrick Hairgrove and wife Mira of Hong Kong; daughter Dawn Hairgrove of Houston; sister Sylvia Blackman and husband Lee of Canyon Lake, TX; grandchildren Caden Cannon of Orange County, CA, Corban and Jewel De Los Santos of Houston; and so many others whom he welcomed into his heart and made feel like family, whether or not related. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marvin Ellis Hargrove please visit our Sympathy Store.