It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Felix Rodney "Rod" Hargis, age 76, on December 2, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Jack Harold Hargis and Wanda Wilson Hargis.

Rod was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Sneed in 2006 and his second wife Deborah Wiggins in 2017. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jack Harold "Jay" Hargis II and his uncles Joe Wilson and Wayne Wilson.

Rod is survived by his children Kevin Hargis of Sevierville, TN, Keith Hargis and wife Jessica of Mint Hill, Kirk Hargis and wife Kristen of Stanley, Kristen Paige Hargis of Fort Worth, Texas; as well as grandchildren Clara, Lucy, Nolan and Ryan, and numerous nieces and nephews of West Texas.

Rod was an Eagle Scout who worked for many years in the construction industry. He was an outdoors man at heart who loved fishing, hunting, camping and guns. He served in US Navy from 1966-1970 during the Vietnam War.

The family would like to offer special thanks to close friends Tony Pearson, Chase Messick and Rev. David Hiatt for their unwavering support during this difficult time.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont, NC on Thursday December 7th at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Street UMC Endowment.