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Morris Hardwick Jr. Obituary
Morris was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Bowling Green. During his life, he was close to Western Kentucky University campus where he received a Masters in Education and Rank 1. He earned a divinity degree at Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville and was an ordained minister. While at WKU, Morris met his beautiful wife. Jane Carroll Embry and was married on Aug. 20, 1950. As a minister, he served at Bethany, Indiana, White Mills, Sonora and Buckner. He also became an industrial arts teacher and sports coach at Barrett Junior High School, Highland Middle School and Atherton High School. During some of these years, he served as secretary and president of the Kentucky Industrial Arts Association and vice president of the Kentucky Industrial Education Association.
Morris was a World War II veteran, Technical Sergeant MP, serving in Berlin at the end of the war. While in the military, he was privileged to be part of a select group audience to meet Pope Pius XII at the Vatican and received his blessing. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was a Troop 1 Boy Scout committee Member and Merit Badge counselor. Recently, Morris served as a board member at Clifton Christian Church and White Mills Christian Camp. He enjoyed bowling with the Louisville Teachers League and was an avid WKU fan.
Morris was preceded in death by beloved wife, Jane; and a sister, Kathleen Wallace.
He is survived by five children and their families, David Morris and wife, Laurie Hardwick, Carolyn Hardwick Vargas, William Clyde and wife, Donna Hardwick, Mark Embry and Wendy Colley Hardwick and Lorna Dianne Hardwick; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Morris' life is at noon Saturday, May 27, at White Mills Christian Church with burial in Glendale Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave., Louisville and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.
Family suggests memorial gifts may be sent to support White Mills Christian Camp, White Mills KY, 42788.
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Memories and Condolences
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terry sampson
June 11, 2017
I had Mr. Hardwick for metal shop 1 and 2 classes at Barrett Jr. HS from 1955- 1957. He was a great teacher. I and my family have gotton a lot of good use out of the iron forged tack hammer I made in his class with his help! He will be remembered for not his teaching but also his compassion.
Mary Conver
May 28, 2017
Mr. Hardwick and I had the same initials. A fact which he enjoyed and liked passing things on to me with our initials on it. My favorite was a small leather keychain with MJH on it. I got to stay after school at Highland Middle for Shop Club with him in about 1989-1991
Mike, Asara Montgomery
May 28, 2017
I first met Morris in his Industrial Arts class at Highland Middle school. His class was an impressive example for me. He gave me a whole list of techniques to manage my class which served me well.
Later on in retirement, we became friendly adversaries as we both bowled on different teams in The Louisville Teachers league.
"Morris, I know you are in a better place now" RIP
Asara and myselfwant to extend our most sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones, our prayers are with you.
Mike and Asara Montgomery.....
Wayne Miller
May 26, 2017
So sorry to hear of Mr. Hardwick's passing , I had him as a shop teacher 1968-1970 and I consider him as the best of the best . You can always bring his name up when speaking of Barret Jr. High and most people remember him . He will be missed !
Don Hamilton
May 26, 2017
I taught industrial arts in the Louisville School system, and Morris and I attended many meetings together. I enjoyed talking to him and share ideas.
Owen Dunn
May 26, 2017
Mr Hardwick was a good man. Owen Dunn
Deborah Raisor
May 26, 2017
Awesome shop teacher at Barrett
Nancy Cunningham
May 25, 2017
My deepest condolences to my dear longtime friend, Mark E. Hardwick, may God be with all the Family today & always... Forevermore, Nancy & David Cunningham & sons
K Dunn
May 25, 2017
Lorna and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We remember Mr. Hardwick from Shop Class at Barret Junior High School. You are in our prayers.
The Dunn Family
Anna Turner
May 25, 2017
My condolences to his family. I'm truly sad to hear this.
I had Mr. Hardwick for shop class at Atherton in the late 80's and he was my favorite teacher. I was a bit of a wild child but he was kind and patient with me, and showed me a level of trust no other adult did at the time. He allowed me to stay after school some and clean up shop for him.
I was just telling my son about him only a few days ago. I wish I'd been able to discover his whereabouts sooner to tell him what he meant to me.
vickie galus
May 25, 2017
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MY FAMILY ATTENDED CLIFTON BAPTIST AND REMEMBER HIM FROM THERE. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Barbara Peyton
May 25, 2017
I had Mr. Hardwick for shop class at Barrett back in the 70's what a patient man he was!!! I still have the cutting board that I made. Rest in Peace
Barbara Russell Peyton
George Street
May 25, 2017
Mr Hardwick was my metal shop teacher at Barrett. I like the first year shop so well that I signed up for the second year. He was a good teacher and very patient with some of the more difficult pupils.
Maggie Glauber Horn
May 25, 2017
I had Mr. Harwick for shop at Highland Middle School back in the early 90s. He had such patience teaching us middle schoolers how to use tools. My sympathy to his family.
Jenny Taylor (Webb)
May 24, 2017
I had Mr. Hardwick for metal class at Barrett back in the 80's. He was a great teacher. Very compassionate about teaching. We had some class clowns in our class and he was always working with them to get them on the right path. May he rest in peace.
Ron Stuart
May 24, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the f amily of Morris. We knew him at White Mills Camp and Lifebridge Christian Church in Louisville. May the Lord bless you and give you comfort and peace. Ron & Mary Jane Stuart. Union Chapel Christian Church, Laconia, IN.
May 20, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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