Kenneth-Hardcastle-Obituary

Dr. Kenneth Irvin Hardcastle

Decatur, Georgia

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December 8, 2018
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Decatur, Georgia

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Kenneth Irvin Hardcastle, of Decatur, GA, passed away on December 8th, 2018, due to sudden complications related to prostate cancer. He is survived by Gladys, his wife of 58 years, and their 3 children: Ken Hardcastle and wife Maya of Sanbornton, NH, Elizabeth Hardcastle and husband Gary Laderman...

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Dear Gladys,
So sorry to hear about Kenneth's passing. I believe I was his first graduate student at CSUN. He inspired me to continue my physical chemistry career. I have great memories of Kenneth and he will indeed be missed. RIP Kenneth.
Condolences to you and your family.
Allen

Dear Gladys,

It just occurred to me to Google Ken's name and found out that he had passed in December of 2018. I had e-mailed him in November of 2018 and was disappointed not to have heard back (should have Googled him at that time).

JoAnn and I are very sad -- it's so hard to say goodbye to old friends. Ken and I met in Sept. of 1937 when I transferred to Hester Elementary School (coincidentally Jerry Concklin started at Hester at the same time and we all became good...

Dear Gladys,

You certainly have been in my thoughts and prayers after hearing about Ken's passing. His sweet smile comes to mind as well as our tennis chats. Condolences to you and your family.

May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with family and friends to see you through this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

May God our Fathercomfort your hearts and make you firm as you cope with the loss of your loved one (2 Thes 2:17). My condolences.

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour in your hour of grief. Matt 5:4.

Ken thrived on the tennis courts. He set an example for tenacity, excellence and sportsmanship. He was a great neighbor and friend and will be missed. Tim McGaughey Leslie Beach Club

I'm saddened to learn of Ken's passing. We will deeply miss him. Ken was a wonderful, generous, and compassionate colleague and role model for faculty and students in the chemistry department at Emory.