Hugh "Bubba" Hardgrave 70 of Bryant passed away September 8, 2011. Bubba was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a huge Razorback Fan, loved photography, the beach and vacations at Island Surf Condo's in Ft Walton Beach Florida. Bubba was a 32* Mason at Iron Springs Lodge #342, a member of Henderson United Methodist Church and a member of The Confederate Sons of America.  He was very committed and loved his involvement with Noah's of Ark Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis and was a clown with the Christian Clown Ministry.

Preceded in death by his mother and father, Lulu and Harold Hardgrave.

Bubba is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Virginia Hardgrave; one daughter; Dee Anna Browning (Mitch); one son, Greg Hardgrave (Jenny)
grandsons;  Jay Mitchell Browning(Melissa) and Haven Lane Hardgrave; great grandchildren;  Nikala, Hailey and Payton; sisters; Barbara Ann Moore and Kathryn Sue Shields and many other family and friends who all loved and will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2-4 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Memorial service will be Monday, September 12, 2011 at Henderson UMC in Little Rock at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah's of Ark Emmaus / Chrysalis, 589 Meeks Loop, Hot Springs, AR 71913, (501)623-8071. To sign Bubba's guest book visit www.dialandudleyfuneralhome.com.