Saturday, November 24, 2018
It seems that these days we misuse the word 'legend' to describe a lot of well known people, but Mr. Raymond Hargis was truly a Grundy County legend.
In this short space, I can't ever begin to tell you about the many aspects of local life he was involved in. My connection is him being my principal at Palmer School from 1955 to 1958.
Before his health failed, Mr. Hargis called me on a regular basis to talk about old times. For ten years or so, I had the Palmer News on the internet monthly, and mailed him a written copy. He enjoyed it so much.
My sincere sympathy is extended to his family and friends in their loss.
David Patton
Palmer Town Historian
