Bill Hardin, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Harvest Cathedral with Pastor Steve Sawyer officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Cathedral, 2254 Rocky Creek Road, Macon GA 31206.
Bill was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the late David Marion Hardin and Zanna Anderson Hardin. He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Michael Sawyer. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Military Police. Bill founded Bill Hardin Music in 1961, which is still serving the community today. Bill was a charter member of Harvest Cathedral, where he served as an Elder and Trustee. He was a former member of Bloomfield Church of God, where he served as Music Director, Sunday School Superintendent, and softball coach. Bill was a past member of the Noonday Optimist Club and was a mentor to many people in his life. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was passionate about Southern Gospel Music and performed up until his death with many groups including the “Songsmen Quartet.”
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Lynch Hardin of Macon, daughters, Debbie Hardin (Steve) Sawyer of Macon, Donna Hardin (John) Vasquez of Macon, beloved grandchildren, Riley Vasquez, Rachel Sawyer, Aaron Sawyer, Randi Vasquez, Jonathan Sawyer, Regan Vasquez, Heather Holliday, great grandchildren, Caleb Holliday, Jacob Holliday and Elizabeth Holliday, and sister, Daris Black of Statesville, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
