James Theodore "Jimmy" Hargiss Sr.
Jan. 5, 1945 – Oct. 29, 2026 · Age 81 · Jacksonville
James Theodore "Jimmy" Hargiss Sr., a Jacksonville native, railroad conductor and longtime youth coach, died Oct. 30, 2026. He was 81.
He was a starting running back at Santa Fe and Paxon high schools, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After the military, he worked as a conductor for CSX. He also competed in weightlifting and spent years mentoring young athletes, coaching Little League baseball and leading a Pop Warner team to a state championship.
He is survived by his wife, Conchita; two sons; three stepchildren; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a grandson.
Services
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Riverside Event Pavilion, 1373 Memorial Park Road, Jacksonville. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville.
Full obituary and guest book: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/james-hargiss-13101787
Arrangements: Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park