Ralph P. Hardeman, Jr. passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born in Trion Ga but grew up in Ware Shoals SC to the late Ralph "Rip" Hardeman Sr. and Dorothy "Dot" Hardeman. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend.
He attended Georgia Tech and graduated from Lander University. Ralph enjoyed the game of golf, fishing and working in his yard. He was a big fan of Georgia Tech and South Carolina football. He was an engineer and retired from Fluor corporation.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Callie Guicherd (Thibault); two sisters Dottie Jordan and Martha Keys (Ben Geer); two grandsons Maximilien and Xavier Guicherd and predeceased by his wife Cheryl Hardeman; five nephews Ben Keys Jr, Perry Keys, Crawford Keys (Alisa), Sandy Keys (Stephanie) and Chauncey Jordan; and six great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held at St Giles Presbyterian Church, 1021 Hudson Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 21, 2019. Family will be receiving friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Giles Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one's choice.