Arvin Delore Hargett

January 29, 1934 - December 2, 2019

Arvin Delroe “Punk” Hargett, 85, of Matthews, NC, died Monday, December 2, 2019, under the loving care of the Presbyterian Harris Hospice in Charlotte. Arvin was born on January 29, 1934, in Mecklenburg County, the son of Lester Madison and Grace Zeter Hargett. He grew up in Matthews and when his country called upon its young men for service, he answered the call. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. He returned to Matthews where he continued his military service in the National Guard. He met the love of his life in a Ms. Irene Horton whom he married in 1960. She preceded him in death in 2009 after 49 years of marriage. Blessed with a talent to use his hands, he could work on most anything. He did pipefitting, roofing, steel work and ultimately, retired from Carolina Tractor. When not working, he enjoyed spending time with others. As a member of the Freemasons, he was a member of the Matthews Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner with the Dune Cats. Honoring his military service of which he was very proud, Arvin was also a member of the VFW Post 4059 Mint Hill as well as the American Legion Post 458 of Indian Trail. And while he enjoyed time with others, he also appreciated the time spent by himself gardening and fishing. Arvin is survived by his children: a son, Andy Hargett of Stanfield, NC, and a daughter, Tina Hargett of Matthews; one grandson, Tony Hargett of Indian Trail; a brother, Carl (wife Diane) Hargett of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a sister, Bobbie Jo (husband Lloyd) Ridenhour of Denver, NC. Arvin is further survived by the mother of his grandson, Rhonda Hargett; two God daughters, Janea Plowman Geer and Tonya Plowman Young; a God granddaughter, Bri Young; his favorite canine companions Ouby and Brandy; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Irene, and his siblings: Marlin Hargett, O’dean Hargett, Arzel Rankin, Dorothy Shook and Ruby McLeod. Arvin’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A service honoring the life, love and legacy of Arvin will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, December 6, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC. Friends may call upon the family at the funeral home from noon until the time of service. After the service, Arvin will be taken in procession to Sunset Memory Gardens where he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Irene.