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MSG (Ret.) Billy Austin
Hardin
April 7, 1936-
July 14, 2013
Columbus, GA- MSG (Ret.) Billy Austin Hardin, 77 of Columbus died peacefully with his family at his bedside Sunday, July 14, 2013.
Funeral services with Full Military Honors were held at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907. A private interment was held in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.
Billy Austin Hardin, Baptist by Faith, was born April 7, 1936 in Belzonia, MS son of the late Edgar Lee Hardin and Alma German Hardin and a 1955 Graduate of Merigold High School. He retired after 21 years in the U. S. Army as a Master Sergeant and served meritoriously in the Vietnam War. With over 40 years of Government service; a retired 11 Charlie-Mortar Man and a retired Civil Servant distinguished by various achievements throughout his careers. His achievements varied from being recognized as a "Tank Killer" from training received in 1959 to being qualified as an "Expert Infantryman" in 1962. He also served for the Muscogee County School District as a substitute teacher and was a loyal member of the VFW Lodge on Victory Drive.
The various awards he received during his tour of active duty are as follows: National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal (4th Award); Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Two Overseas Service Bars; Army Occupation Medal; Expert Infantryman Badge; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years Valeska Petermann Hardin; daughter, Carol Jones (Edwin); sons, Austin Hardin (Delilah), Edgar Hardin and Roger Hardin all of Columbus, GA; sister, Margaret Shelton of Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren, Harrison Jones, Coleman Jones, Leslie Hardin, Aron Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Brandon Hardin and April Hardin.
Flowers will be accepted but those so desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 233 12th St. Suite #710, Columbus, GA 31901.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna Petermann
Family
September 10, 2023
My prayers are with my family. Billy
Billy Crawford
Family
June 10, 2018
I was saddened to hear the news of Bill's passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Diana
Diana Hardin
July 23, 2013
I love and miss you so much, daddy! Doopey
Carol Jones
July 20, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
July 19, 2013
The Chalkley family sents their regrets. At the soonest will contact immediate family members. GOD TAKE CARE OF YOU.
July 18, 2013
My sympathies to the family. I enjoyed having breakfast with him and the other guys on Saturday mornings.
Art Barrick
July 18, 2013
My condolences go out to the family at this difficult time. MSG Hardin will be remembered as a great soldier, teacher and family man. I salute you.
Richard Tieken
July 17, 2013
We are very sorry for the loss of your husband,father,and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you all. Sincerely,Lydia Rozzelle, Jerrette and Daniela Lee, Daniel and Jerrette Lee II
July 17, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Hardin family. Billy was a great soldier, teacher, associate and friend. He will be sorely missed.
Ron Matty
July 17, 2013
Carol, Valeska and family- sending heartfelt prayers to you during this time. May God surround you with his loving and healing arms. I am very sorry for your loss. Much love and thinking of you - Tami
Tami Hall
July 17, 2013
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