Michael ''Mike'' Dennis Hargrove, 59, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

Mike was a graduate of Campbell College and was the Owner/Agent of L.C. Draper Agency, Inc. in Weldon, NC where he worked alongside of his late father, ''Ham'' Hargrove for many years; he served as a Commissioner for the Town of Weldon; was a longtime member of the Independent Insurance Agencies of North Carolina; was voted ''Young Agent of the Year'' early in his career and he was also a Mason. He was an avid hunter and loved his ''Tarheels''. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Ruell ''Ham'' Hargrove.

Mike is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debbie Bailey Hargrove; 2 sons, Jordan Hargrove and Spenser Hargrove of Roanoke Rapids; his mother, Zelma Mace Hargrove of Weldon; his brother, Herman ''Lee'' Hargrove of Raleigh, NC; and his aunt, Kay P. Hargrove of Rocky Mount, NC.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Randy Martin and Dr. Layne Wallace.

Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Jordan and Spenser’s college fund c/o BB&T Bank 1583 East 10th Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.