Norman "Sonny"
Hargett
September 12, 1937 - January 11, 2026
Norman “Sonny” Hargett, age 88, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Visitation will be Thursday, January 15th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Mars Hill Church of Christ, 1330 Mars Hill Road, Florence, Alabama 35630. The service will follow at 1:00 pm at the church. Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens for a private graveside service for family only. Pallbearers will be Ben August, Jared Coffell, Jabri Dixon, John David Flowers, Nick Michael, Ben Richardson, Brandon Sherrod, and Jonathan Sherrod. Honorary Pallbearers, Anthony Bradley, Dennis Brooks, Steve Foust, Jody Hanson, Douglas Hargett, Terry Helton, David McCullough, John Young.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Hargett, parents E.E. and Lola Hargett, brothers Bobby Hargett (Anne) and Billy Hargett.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nena Mills Hargett, children: Randy Hargett (Amy), Nina Sherrod (Jon), David Hargett (Cara), sister-in-law Sheila Hargett, and special family friend Regina Crosslin. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Haley Coffell (Jared), Kelsey Michael (Nick), Krysten Richardson (Ben), Brandon Sherrod, Alissa Flowers (John David), Jonathan Sherrod (Morgan Jayde), Ashley Hargett, Lauren Dixon (Jabri), Nena August (Ben), and Abbie Hargett. He is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren: Robert, Kathryn, Isaiah, John Luke, Gabriel (GB), James, Audrey, Shiloh, Billie, Micah, Anabelle, Brooks, and Ruth. Many nieces and nephews.
Norman (Sonny) Hargett was born in Booneville, MS on September 12, 1937. He attended Sheffield High School and graduated from Freed-Hardeman University and Florence State College with a master’s degree in Math and Physics. He served in the Alabama National Guard for twelve years. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a Market Analyst for the National Fertilizer Development Center for thirty-two years. During this time, he was active as the minister for the Macedonia Church of Christ, one of the oldest congregations in Lauderdale County. His passion was leading people to faith in Jesus Christ. He served for twenty-five years as the director of Day by Day, a ministry serving families who have lost children and he was instrumental in founding Mission of Mercy Shoals (MOM’s), a faith based residential drug and alcohol rehab ministry. Through his life and these services, he has led countless souls to Jesus.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission of Mercy Shoals (moms-inc.net), Christian Services Foundation (csfoundationinc.org), and Project Rescue (projectrescue.org).
We want to give appreciation to the caregivers of Eldercare Services in Florence and the staff at Shoals Hospital in Muscle Shoals, especially to Susie Russell and Andrew Rouse.
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7 Comments on “Norman "Sonny" Hargett”
I never stopped loving this man and his family since 1981! The World lost a burning star!
We are praying for peace and comfort for you family, especially your mom. Love to all!
Mike and I have not seen your mom and dad in years. I’m so sorry that he is physically gone but I know you have him in your heart. He was such a sweet and funny man. I’ll be praying for you, your mom and your family.
I’m so sorry for y’all loss y’all in my prayers god bless you all I love the family
Heaven only knows the lives Sonny has touched and souls he has led to salvation in Christ. I am blessed to have known him as brother and friend.
What a blessing in my life to have known Sonny! He was always kind to everyone with a smile and positive outlook. I know you have many memories to cherish. May God continue to bless you all.
Dear Brother Hargett’s family,
I’m sorry to read of your loved one’s passing, and may all find comfort in our Lord’s word during this time of sadness.
In John 11:23-26, “Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
The above scripture is a wonderful promise from our Lord Jesus, and those who have passed on are now in the care of our Lord God, who has shown his love for us through his Beloved Son.
God’s continued blessings be upon you all; your loved one’s reward is waiting.