Bishop Willie T. Hargrett

Bishop Willie T. Hargrett was born in the city of Pompano Beach, FL to the late Pearlie Mae Eubanks and Clarence Hargrett Sr. on August 29, 1939. Bishop Hargrett graduate from Blanche Ely High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Mother Carrie Jean Hargrett. He then attended Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and finished his education at a Theological School of Ministries. In his earlier twenties, he answered the call of the Lord and began to do the work of the Lord as a young minister serving under the leadership of the late Pastor Thomas at Thomas Temple Church of God In Christ in Pompano Beach, FL. While serving under the late Pastor Thomas, Bishop Hargrett recorded his first album entitled “The Master Plan” in1980 that reached thousands of souls around the world. Bishop Hargrett in his mid-thirties heard the voice of Lord to build his own church, in which he started on a small lot on 2250 N.W Hammondville Road in Pompano Beach FL. The small church was called Hargrett’s Temple. In 1980, God saw fit to enlarge his territory and bless him to build a larger church, in which GOD gave him favor that drew the attention of the local news station, and the Sun-Sentinel dedicated an article in honor of his dedication to GOD. He named the church Community Church of God In Christ to be a service to the community. In 2002, Bishop Hargrett was ordained as a Bishop by Bishop Otis Williams, whereas he established Florida Fellowship Church of God In Christ. Bishop Hargrett continued preaching and teaching the gospel where he served faithfully. During his union with his wife Mother Carrie Jean Hargrett, they conceived ten boys and seven girls. Bishop Hargrett loved and cherished his loving wife Mother Carrie Jean Hargrett of 63 years of marriage. On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Bishop Hargrett took down his earthly tent and answered the call of the LORD. Man of GOD take your rest for your work down here is complete. Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter unto the joy of the LORD. Bishop Hargrett has four children who preceded him in death Valarie Hargett, Sharon Hargrett, Isaiah Hargrett (Pastor Lucille Hargrett), and Jonathan Hargrett. Grandmother, Henrietta Buckins. Two brothers: Clarence Hargrett Jr and Hosea Hargrett. Sisters: Nettie D. Miller, Willie Pearl Robinson, Evelyn J. Hargrett, Mary L. Stewart, Dorothy L. Francis, Elnora Hargrett Day, Delois Hargrett Jackson, Dora Lee Hargrett-Carter, Gladys Gibbs Randall, Dorothy Mae Hargrett Johnson. Bishop Hargrett memories will forever be cherished by his loving and devoted wife, First Lady of 63 years of marriage, Mother Carrie Jean Hargrett. Thirteen children: Bonita Hargrett, Elizabeth Mortley, Thomas Hargrett, Dennis Hargrett (Claretha), Willie Hargrett Jr (Kerryann), Joseph Hargrett, Craig Hargrett (Jackie), Joshua Hargrett (Rosemarie), Carol Hargrett, Vernon Hargrett (Traniqua), Cathina Hargrett (Michael), Jennifer Lowe (Jerry), Timothy Hargrett (Natkisha) all of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Three Sisters: Rosetta Green (Willie James) of Port St. Lucie. Willie Mae Gibbs Mays and Mary Lee Gibbs Walker. One Brother-in-Law: George Brenner of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Three Sisters-in-Law: Deaconess Daisey Lee Bradley, Ollie Mae Glover, Pompano Beach, FL. Betty Westbrook, of Deerfield Beach, FL. Sixty-two grandchildren and forty-eight great-grandchildren, and a great host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bishop Willie T. Hargrett

August 29, 1939 - November 1, 2022