Wesley Barker Hargraves II

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Wesley Barker Hargraves II, age 76 of Sautee. Mr. Hargraves was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday June 12, 2010 at Nacoochee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Shurtz officiating.

Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Hargraves was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 18, 1934 to the late Wesley Barker Hargraves Sr. and Josephine Weaver Hargraves. He attended Heidelberg University and later joined the United States Marine Corps where he had a remarkable career as an aviator; some of the highlights of his military career included being selected for the Mercury Space Capsule rescue and recovery flight crew as well as flying carrier helicopter missions off the coast of Vietnam in the early stages of the war. Following his military service Mr. Hargraves worked as a pilot for Eastern Airlines where he flew a variety of commercial jets for 23 years.

Wes and his Carmela have resided in White County since 2000, moving here from Hall County where they resided since 1978. Mr. Hargraves was a member of Nacoochee United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dr. James Hargraves.

Mr. Hargraves is survived by his beloved wife Carmela Hargraves, Sautee; son and companion, Wes Hargraves III and Kyle Atwood, Roswell; daughter and son in law, Laurie and Chuck Bengochea , Roswell as well as 7 wonderful grandchildren.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the memorial service.

It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made in memory of Wesley Hargraves II to the Semper Fi Fund - benefiting injured Marines at www.semperfifund.org

Those wishing to do so may send condolences to the family of Mrs. Hargraves to www.alexander-funeral.com

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge of arrangements (706) 865-1500