George Edward Hargraves' Obituary
Ed Hargraves, son of the late James Fitzhugh and Mary Blohm Hargraves, was born in Helena, Arkansas, in 1946. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 28, in Memphis.
Ed obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi and a MSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis. In 1989, he partnered with Mark Askew to establish what is now known as A2H, one of the region’s premier architectural, engineering and planning firms, from which he recently retired. He was past president of the Consulting Engineers of Memphis, and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee (ACEC). He was recognized as the Outstanding Engineer of the Year by the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers and received the Presidential Citation from ACEC for his “efforts to strengthen collaborative relationships with other engineering groups and his work to increase awareness of the importance of engineering to public safety and health.”
Reserved, without any pretentions whatsoever, and with the dry sense of humor that might only be found among engineers, Ed felt that when his time came, the family should forego all fanfare including an obituary. He liked to keep things basic and economical. He enjoyed simple pleasures – bushhogging on the farm, work around the house, his dogs, and a beer and popcorn on the weekend. One would describe him as steady and steadfast, and as a person who approached all situations large and small, both professional and personal, with calm, quiet integrity.
Ed Hargraves was a devoted and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife, Jo Fowler Hargraves, his sons Morgan Hargraves and Joel Hargraves (Shannon), his grandchildren Clark Fowler Hargraves, Coleman Hargraves, and Maggie Hargraves, as well as his sister, Ann Lee (Robert), and brother, Robert Hargraves (Leslie).
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