Brian W. Hargraves, 80, of West Easton, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Born on January 29, 1943 in Moultrie, Georgie and later lived in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He was a son of the late Wesley N. Hargraves and Lois A. (Renfro) Englese.

Brian was employed at Bell Telephone Company, PA, which is now Verizon. He was a member of several social clubs which he enjoyed time with a full range of friends. He was an avid golfer, playing at the Hillside Golf League. Brian was an original member of the Jersey Hose Football Club. He enjoyed flying kites with his wife, Trude. They traveled to Bermuda, Las Vegas, Ocean City, Maryland, up and down the entire east coast and even Maui to do some awesome kite flying.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Trude (Teel) Hargraves; son, David S. Hargraves and his wife, Colleen of Easton; grandson, Aiden P. Hargraves; brothers, Anson Hargraves and his wife, Rita of Columbus, GA; Michael Englese and his wife, Marianne of Rocklege, FL; and a niece, Sarah Englese of Tucson, AZ.

Brian was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer A. Hargraves, granddaughter, Brianne E. Hargraves and brother, James P. Englese.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Morello Funeral Home, Inc, 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.). An additional calling hour will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Brian's name may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.