Fred D. Hargrove

Fred D. Hargrove, 61 was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He was born on November 24, 1964 to Gloria Hargrove and Fred Woodard. He worked most of his life in food service before his passing on October 28, 2026

Fred was a fun-loving, all-around guy. He had an infectious smile, and laugh that shook his whole body. He loved the Green Bay Packers, and was passionate about cooking. Fred was soft spoken and had a big heart. He gave all that he could with what he had without hesitation.

He is preceded in death by his by his father Fred Woodard, Grandmother, Louvenia Hargrove; Grandfather, Harrington Hargrove Sr.; Aunt, Retha Hargrove; Uncle, Allen Hargrove; Cousin, Paul Hargrove

He is survived by his Daughters Shawntaya “Tay” Brunson, and Jaylin Epps; Grandson, Victor Singfield Jr.; Mother, Gloria Hargrove; Sisters, Stephanie Hargrove, Melissa Hargrove, Deborah, Victoria, Jackie, Crystal, Lisa, Shavon, and Kim; Brothers, Steven Porter, John Hargrove, Fred Woodard, Orlando Woodard; Uncles, Harrington “Sonny” Hargrove Jr., Roy Hargrove, Daniel Hargrove; Aunts, Deloris Hargrove, Rosemary Hargrove, Janet Hargrove, Special Aunt Christine Hargrove And a host of nieces, nephews and cousins

Calling hours for Fred will be held from 12p.m. to 1p.m., November 10, 2026 at Adams Mason Funeral Home, 791 E. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44305. The Services will be from 1p.m. to 2p.m.

The repass will be immediately following at the Lawton Street Community Center, 1225 Lawton Street, Akron, Ohio 44320 from 2:30p.m. to 4:30p.m.

Please send all condolences to 985 Dover Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44320

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330)535-9186