Jack L. Hardage, DDS

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Jack L. Hardage, DDS passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Dr. Hardage was born October 11, 1931 in Onapa, Oklahoma to Edna and Charles “Pat” Hardage. After attending Onapa High School, he graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1953 and later attended Baylor College of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1962. During his time at dental school, he met and later married Barbara Awbrey who was attending the Texas Women’s University school of Nursing. Upon graduation, they moved to Norman, Oklahoma where she served as a Registered Nurse and he began a successful private dental practice. Following 11 years of practice, a chance conversation with a colleague provided a new opportunity where he was offered a position as a faculty member of the newly formed UT Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio where he became the Head of the Division of Practice Dynamics. During his 32 years of teaching, he was awarded many honors by his students for his skills and ability to impart his knowledge to them. He was a mentor to many students and colleagues and many sought his advice on personal as well as professional matters. Dr. Hardage also served 20 years in the Army Reserve eventually retiring with the rank of Colonel. His passions included working with horses, fishing, enjoying time with family and friends, and serving in his local church. He was a devout Christian who exemplified all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. His patience and kindness were not surpassed. His genuine concern for others and ability to put others before himself was inspiring to all. He was loved and admired by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna Hardage; his wife, Barbara Hardage; sister, Patsy Fitzgerald; son, David Hardage; and brother in law, Bobby J. Montgomery. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Joseph Hardage (Michele), John Hardage (Dawn); daughter, Amy Hardage Mortag; brother, Bob Hardage (Susan); sister in law, Shirley Montgomery; grandsons, Mason Hardage, Scott and Garrett Bye; granddaughters, Julia, Jaclyn, and Jenna Mortag; nieces, Nancy Montgomery, Patty Otto (Jeff), and nephew Terry Hardage.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021

2:00 P.M.

PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

For those who are unable to attend in person, the service was recorded below: