e was born October 17, 1964 in Norman, OK and attended Texas Tech University.
Mr. Hardage served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years and received several decorations and awards including the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
After his Naval service, Mr. Hardage graduated as Salutatorian of his class from Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton, AL as a Registered Nurse.
He is survived be his parents, Dr. Jack L. and Barbara Hardage; brother, Dr. Joseph P. Hardage; twin brother, John L. Hardage; sister Amy L. Mortag; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, aunts and uncles; as well as three cousins and seven nieces and nephews.