David Hardiman (3-17-12)

JEFFERSON - David Brent Hardiman passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his residence with his loving family gathered around him.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Gloria Jean Adams Wilson of Florence, Ky. and the late Robert Hardiman. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war. Mr. Hardiman was a sales manager at Akins Ford in Winder with over 22 years of service.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his Wife, Beverly A. Hardiman, Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law, Brittany and LaMont Dozier, Braselton, Jeanette and Dan Meyers, Smyrna, Stacie and John El-Attrache, Olathe, Kan.; son, Alex Shead, Lawrenceville; sister, Linda Bauman, Villa Hills, Ky.; sister and brother-in-law; Susan and Doug Harper, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Lily Dozier, Sophia Dozier, Madeleine Meyers, Katelyn Meyers, Morgan El-Attrache, Parker El-Attrache, Stone El-Attrache, Avery Shead, and Allie Shead; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service, including military honors, will be held on Monday, March 19 at 1 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Williams and Mr. Brad Akins officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday March 19, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery, 9310 Knox Bridge Hwy., Canton, Georgia, 30114.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DAVID HARDIMAN FUND, in care of BB&T Bank, 435 Broad St., Winder, GA 30680-2037 so that David's legacy of helping families during difficult times, may continue.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.