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for GORDON HARDAGE
Jean M. Williams
May 23, 2020
I loved Gordon He was my prayer partner, My husband, & I thought of him as our dear friend. I worked at Town & Country Funeral Home& Riverside Memorial Park Cemetary for 21 years. We prayed together for both of his wives & Son & for him also. He was an honorable & honest friend & He loved Jesus with all his heart.
James Shay
May 23, 2019
You will always be remembered with respect and reverence
James Shay
June 24, 2011
You will be sorely missed
June 9, 2011
Dear Courtney, Michael and Gordon, Jr,
Sad times like this can evoke happy memories of the past spent with the Hardages on Avondale Avenue. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours....
Lynn Chalmers, Ty, Robyn, Gardner and Vanessa
Bette Korkos
June 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Michael, Courtney and Gordon, Jr. Your father was a very dear and kind man. I have so many very fond memories that will remain in my heart forever.
Kim Stephens
June 6, 2011
I had the honor of working with Mr. Gordon for 3 1/2 years and he was truly the nicest person I have ever met. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. He never met a stranger and he always made you feel like you were someone special. He was someone that will truly be missed. May God Bless You and Keep You in Your Time of Sorrow.
Kim Stephens
Steve Wheeler
June 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies to the Hardage family.
Dr. Robert Schorr
June 5, 2011
Jeanne and Derry Jo, I remember Gordon from our '40s and '50s years at Riverside Park Church of Christ (Miss Mona's Sunday School class).
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blessings to you.
Fond memories.
June 4, 2011
To the Hardage family I offer my deepest sympathy. Gordon was an integral part of my growing up, having spent wonderful times with him both in and out of school from the 1st grade to the 12th grade. May God give you all comfort during this difficult time. Ted Pearson Winter Park (Fl)
Bill Champion
June 4, 2011
Dear Courtney,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I know your father meant the world to you and he will be greatly missed.
May God bring you peace and comfort.
Keith Jowers
June 3, 2011
May God Bless you Courtney and family during this difficult time. Your father was always friendly and concerned about others. I will miss him greatly as a friend.
Keith Jowers
June 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hardage family.
William "Bill" Jakway
Jacksonville, Florida
Jackie Tyler Davis
June 3, 2011
Dear Derry Jo and Jeanne,
On behalf of the Robert E. Lee Class of 1956, I would like to offer our deepest sympathies in the loss of your precious and beloved brother, Gordon. Soon only the wonderful memories of Gordon's love for each of his family members and his love of life and wonderful sense of humor will replace the sorrows of his loss. Every person who knew and loved Gordon will miss him every day.
Jackie Tyler Davis, Secretary
Robert E. Lee Class of 1956
Reunion Committee
Leroy Cumbie
June 3, 2011
I worked with Gordon many years. He was truly a wonderful director to work with on funerals. There was most always something that ended with a chuckle, if not outright laughter. Gordon & I talked about some of those times as I visited him shortly before his death. He never lost his memory & sense of humor. As a coach driver, I looked forward to the funerals he was director on. Working in dispatch, he was a huge help to my job there. After my departure from the funeral home, we would still see one another & converse via phone. Gordon remained a dear friend until his earthly departure. I ask the Lord's blessing of peace & comfort to Gordon Jr., Michael & Courtney.
Jim & Dot Dunn
June 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Portier Winn
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Courtney, Michael and Gordon Jr. and their families. Your father was an icon in the City of Jacksonville.
Gid and Linda Giddens
June 1, 2011
To the Gordon Hardage family -- Gordon was a life-long friend and colleague we have lost for now, but not forever. The memories are endless. For many years he made daily calls to our home, around 6:30 pm to discuss the day and the next day's schedule. (He had to get the call in before his early bedtime.) He was the type of person who's face lit up with his eyes. We were so privileged to visit him just prior to his Homegoing. We were both blessed by him. We prayed for him and then he continued the prayer by praying for Linda's health issues. As we leaned over to say goodbye, he said a final whispered prayer holding tight to our hands. We will NEVER forget it. We love you all.
Jody & Janne Brandenburg
June 1, 2011
Gordon Hardage, Sr. was an icon in funeral service. He was a professional you could depend upon to deliver warm and caring service to every family he touched. No matter how harried or under extreme pressure, Gordon had the unique ability to make each client-family feel they were the most important on one of the darkest days of their lives. Gordon trained and mentored countless colleagues and was a shining light for those who devoted their careers to funeral service. Gordon Hardage, of course, will be missed by all his associates at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes and Cemeteries. But, most of all, our community has lost a person who had a passion and love of caring for others.
Don Mclaughlin
May 31, 2011
Courtney, Micheal and Gordon Jr. I knew your Dad had been waging a battle for the last few years and I am very sorry to hear that he has passed on. Having had the experience of working with him over the years I knew him as a true inspiration and a true gentleman. He will be missed. I regret to say that I will have to be out of town during his service but I will be thinking of Him and you. The Hardage Family has been there for my family since the 1950's and I will always be thankful for what they did for us.
Linda Wall
May 31, 2011
My thoughts and Prayers are with your family. Gordan was a true friend. We will
all miss him. He could light up a room with just a smile.
Hugh Patterson
May 31, 2011
Dear Hardage Family
I cannot say enough for the ministry your family has given to countless families, including mine, for the past five decades. I have served with many of the staff in my role as a minister at many funerals with the caring and dedicated folks of Hardage. Mr. Hardage was indeed a man of Dignity and I will always remember him fondly. May God bless each of you in your hour of need and may we, the greater community of Jacksonville, now be the same support and encourager to you that your family has been to us.
Blessings
Richard Roenisch
May 31, 2011
A friend from Robert E Lee High School 1952 and a friend from Evangle Temple for the past 30 years, our prayers are with you and your family.
Jean Williams
May 30, 2011
Heaven's Gain--Gordon Hardage Sr.--My Dear Friend and partner in Prayer for
the last 20 years.I will miss Him.
My prayers go out to all the Hardage
family, God Bless
Wm. Hunter Armstrong
May 30, 2011
Gordon lived life to the fullest. Always a grin and a personality filled with kindness and humor.In his passing, sorrow ebbs and the eternal light is brighter now. My prayers are with the entire Hardage family.
Ronnie Kaleel
May 30, 2011
To the Hardage Family. It was graet to have known the Hardage Family as long as we have. Charles Young was my uncle and had worked with your family for well over 60 years. I want to thank all of you from my heart for all you have done for the Kaleel Family and the Joseph Family. May God bless you and your Family now in the days ahead.
The Kaleel Brothers
Joseph, Ronnie, Louis
Joan Steele
May 30, 2011
Dear Gordon, Michael and Courtney,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your Dad. Though I haven't seen any of you for years I have so many fond memories of him, your Mom and all of you while living across the street. You are all in my thoughts and have my deepest sympathy.
Loretta Fitt
May 30, 2011
Dear Gordon Jr, Michael & Courtney, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. He will always be remembered for his willing smile and quick wit. I cherish the memory of great times we had with him and your mother, my sister and best friend, Betty. They both will forever be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Loretta and Charlie
MERRITT THOMAS
May 30, 2011
TO GORDON JR., MICHEAL, AND COUURTNEY, I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I REMEMBER YOUR FATHER FROM WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP ON AVONDALE AVE AND FROM THE MANY FUNERALS I ATTENDED OVER THE YEARS. HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN AND SO CARING. I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED.
MERRITT (RITT) BROWN THOMAS
Patsy Hunter Back
May 29, 2011
Gordon, Michael and Courtney,
I am not sure you will remember me, I am Jack Schultz's sister, Patsy. I thought alot of your Dad and enjoyed the time we spent at your home when growing up. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and know you will miss him greatly. Just keep the memories close to your heart.
May 29, 2011
Dear Winifred & Derry Jo,
My condolences to you and your family at the death of your brother. I have many fond memories of growing up with the family at Riverside Park Church of Christ. Gordon did a great job as did his brothers and his father. I think of you all often when I pass the old home site on King Street.
Love to all the family,
Delavan Baldwin
MARY ANN WELCH
May 29, 2011
HAVING KNOWN AS WELL AS WORKED WITH GORDAN AT THE FUNERAL HOME WAS A PLEASURE FOR ME. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS FUNNY LITTLE WAYS THAT KEPT ME LAUGHING BUT AT THE SAME TIME HIM TAKING EVERYTHING CONCERNING HIS JOB VERY SERIOUS WHEN IT CAME TO THE FAMILIES. WHAT A REAL GIFT HE WAS TO HARDAGE AND GIDDENS FUNERAL HOMES. HE WAS ADMIRED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. R.E.P MY FRIEND.
May 29, 2011
Little Gordon, Michael, and Courtney,
Bettye and I are sorry to hear of Gordon's death. Besides being my brother-in-law, he was also a good friend who I shared many good times with. His sense of humor and generosity were just two of his wonderful traits. We will miss him and we will always cherish his friendship.
Uncle Butch and Aunt Bettye
Fr. Brian Carey
May 29, 2011
He endeavoured to bring comfort to so many. May he now enter into eternal peace with the Lord, and may all who grieve for him be comforted.
Rob & Linda Stevens
May 29, 2011
Dear Gordon, Michael and Courtney,
We are so sorry for your loss and know that there will be many difficult weeks and months ahead for you. Your Dad has been our neighbor, our friend and a personal guide through our own grievous losses. But we will especially remember him and be forever grateful to him for introducing us to our recreational drug of choice, Beach Road Chicken!
Diana Bockelman-Grant
May 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 29, 2011
I will miss Gordon Sr, dearly. I've missed him since his retirement. He was a mentor to me at the funeral home and he always looked out for me. He was so good on funerals... everyone loved him. It was a pleasure working with him and learning from him. Gordon Jr and Alicia, and Michael and Cherie, please let Chuck and I know if there is anything you all need. We love you guys. Kerri and Chuck Landress
Debra Harris
May 29, 2011
Gordon, Michael & Courtney,
My hearfelt prayers are with you and your families as you deal with this loss. Gordon Sr was a wonderful man and I have many fond memories of the services I worked w/him. Always, always the professional, he gave 110% to the families he worked with. His profesionalism was also noted by those who worked for him,and he was admired & beloved for it. Your love & your memories will keep him forever alive within your hearts. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Prayers & Hugs,
Debra Harris
Joyce (CVS) Huffman
May 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Howard Carter
May 29, 2011
To the Hardage family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
May 29, 2011
Gordon is free of pain and he had a wonderful life. Sonny and I on Powell Place knew him from years ago. I remember your big house and Gordon married my neighbor, Barbara. They had a lovely home on Yacht Club Rd. I hope you gals are well. Love to all-Mary Lee
Brogden Goethe.
Deena Zellers
May 29, 2011
My thoughts are with the Hardage family. Mr. Hardage was a dear man, and the entire family meant the world to my grandmother, Dot Smoak, who worked for them for years. May your memories bring you comfort during your time of grief.
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