Alfred Arnold Hargrave passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at the age of 80 in Conroe, Texas. He was born on December 5, 1943, in Cypress, Texas. Al was loved deeply by so many people. He never met a stranger.
Al grew up in Tomball and maintained many friendships from his days in school there. Alfred was a Sergeant in the Army and worked in Top Secret Crypto Communications in the Intelligence department in the Army security agency from 1962-1965. He did his training at Fort Gordon, GA. Al served overseas in Asmara, Ethiopia for 18 months and then finished his service in Petaluma, CA. Al was then employed by NASA in their communications department, his efforts were predominately from a ship in the middle of the ocean.
As we reflect on his life, we are reminded of his caring, thoughtful nature, and how well he loved the people in his life. We take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. Al will be deeply missed.
Al was special to so many people, he was one of the most loved men I’ve ever known.