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1936
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2021
Orison HARDIGREE Obituary
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Orison was born in London, KY, 8/11/1936, and passed away 5/29/2021. Orison is survived by his wife, Beverly (Geyer); his daughters, Terry Eifert (Joe), Peggy Reeser (Mike), Kelly Ryan (Terry), Lori Bowling (Dave Howell); Grandchildren, Stephanie Allen (Joe), Jeremy Eifert (Maria), Jeff Reed II
(Erica), Corey Lehman (Mclaine), Jessica Lehman; 15 great-grandchildren, Troy and Tony Merritt, Chris and Aaron Geyer, Connor and Brennon Eifert, Levi and Rayna Allen, Cheyenne and Jeff Reed III, Laila, Lily and Coleson Lehman, Joshua Short Jr. and Byron Smith; brother-in-law, Dayne Geyer (Danita), extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph; granddaughter, Tana Merritt; parents, Hiram and Nannie; siblings, Mae,
Margaret, Edna, Edward, Anna, June and Charles.
Orison achieved the rank of Sgt USMC, past Commandant of Marine Corp League DET 271, leader with the Young Marines and Toys-for-Tots. Past Commander of American Legion
Post 675.
Orison loved helping others, fishing and music. He owned Dayton Piano and Organ and Dayton Mobility until his
retirement.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 20, 1 p.m. at the Dayton National Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joanne Beekhuizen
June 14, 2021
My condolences to Beverly and Orison's children and their families. May he rest in peace.
Lisa Rippy
June 13, 2021
I am one of his daughter Lori’s friends from Jr high and high school. I remember Mr Hardigree was always nice to me. Always joking and always had a smile on his face. Lori and her family are in my most fervent prayers.
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