Vernon Ray Hairgrove, age 84, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at his home. He was born August 05, 1928 in Timpson, Texas. Vernon Ray Hairgrove was the son of the late Mark C. and Lizzie B. (Rhodes) Hairgrove; he was also preceded in death by his first wife Zona Hairgrove; three brothers Marcus Hairgrove, Linvelle Hairgrove and Claude D. Hairgrove; his brother-in-law Jimmy Bailey; and his sister-in-law Mabel Hairgrove.

Vernon was a graduate of Timpson High School and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas. During his younger years, Vernon helped on the dairy farm near Timpson. On October 06, 1954, he joined the U.S. Army. After the service, he then moved to Houston; he worked for several companies to finally retire in 1998 from Hines. He and his wife Frances enjoyed hunting together.

He leaves his memories to his loving Frances Hairgrove; two daughters Kathy Rougeau and husband Paul, Hazel Sullivan; seven grandchildren Clarence Campbell III, Hannah Rougeau, Aaron Rougeau, Shellie Stickle, Jody Campbell, Christy Grantom, Ashlee Evans; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister Betty Fay Bailey of Center, Texas; sister-in-law Frances Ann Hairgrove of Pasadena, Texas; nephew Ted Hairgrove and wife Loretta of Timpson, Texas; niece Kristy Smitha; numerous nieces and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 07, 2013, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Raymon Farley will preside over graveside services will be held Friday, February 08, 2013, 1:00 p.m. at Buena Vista Cemetery, Buena Vista, Texas. Pallbearers include O.W. Williams, Jasen Makar, Carl Smitha, Ted Hairgrove, Paul Rougeau, David Ferguson, and Kristy Smitha; honorary pallbearers include Aaron Rougeau and Clarence Campbell III