Ben W. Hargrove Obituary (1945 - 2021)

Mr. Ben Walker Hargrove departed this life on June 7, 2021., at the Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT . He was born September 21, 1945 to Allen and Janie Walker, in Council, Georgia. Ben as he was affectionately known was educated in the public schools, in Jacksonville, Florida. After the death of his parents, he came to live with his mother's cousin Hazel Hargrove in Peekskill, NY and graduated from Peekskill High School in 1963. Ben worked for his cousins Hazel and Marvin Hargrove, driving taxi's until he later started Ben's Taxi Service . He was a very proud to serve as a member of the Peekskill Police Department (Auxiliary) Police Force for over 40 plus years attaining the rank of Chief of the Auxiliary Force. Ben was a member of the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church where he served on the Usher's Ministry and sang in the Male Chorus. He was a people person and loved doing things with the family. He was avid NY Jets fan and loved watching Family Feud when he was able too. Ben always asked his female healthcare workers for a hug and he got it to. He is survived by his 3 brothers, Allen Walker Jr. (Patricia), Samuel Walker (Eddie Mae), and Milton Hargrove (Bernetta), his daughter Cassandra Getter, and long time companion Blanche E. Dabbs and her 4 children Justina Encarnacion, Stephanie, Alicia and Samuel Dabbs. 15 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. 2 Godchildren Elandra and Elijah Dabbs. And a host of relatives and friends.