Bill Hardin
August 24, 1933 - May 19, 2018
Macon, GA- Bill Hardin, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Harvest Cathedral with Pastor Steve Sawyer officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Cathedral, 2254 Rocky Creek Road, Macon GA 31206.
Bill was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the late David Marion Hardin and Zanna Anderson Hardin. He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Michael Sawyer. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Military Police. Bill founded Bill Hardin Music in 1961, which is still serving the community today. Bill was a charter member of Harvest Cathedral, where he served as an Elder and Trustee. He was a former member of Bloomfield Church of God, where he served as Music Director, Sunday School Superintendent, and softball coach. Bill was a past member of the Noonday Optimist Club and was a mentor to many people in his life. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was passionate about Southern Gospel Music and performed up until his death with many groups including the "Songsmen Quartet."
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Lynch Hardin of Macon, Debbie Hardin (Steve) Sawyer of Macon, Donna Hardin (John) Vasquez of Macon, beloved grandchildren, Riley Vasquez, Rachel Sawyer, Aaron Sawyer, Randi Vasquez, Jonathan Sawyer, Regan Vasquez, Heather Holliday, great grandchildren, Caleb Holliday, Jacob Holliday and Elizabeth Holliday, and sister, Daris Black of Statesville, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Published by The Telegraph on May 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Bill Hardin

20 Entries

Elaine Radford

August 6, 2018

One of the greatest Christian men I have ever known. I will miss you. Your family was a great influence on me at Bloomfield Church of God. I look forward to hearing your choir singing in heaven.

Ray and Alesia OReilly

May 23, 2018

Our Heartfelt love and condolences to you all. Bill will always be remembered by us by His zeal to live life to the fullest, his love for music, his music store, and how much Me and Amy enjoyed working at the store, his humor, his sharp dressing, his tall heeled shoes back in the day, Waffle House, Burger King, softball, his Choir Directing at Bloomfield Church of God, His Motorcycle days, his huge Motorhome for traveling, going out to eat at Sambos after church or the Cracker Barrell, his wisdom and support to us when running our car business, his love and dedication to his church and community, his optimistic outlook, his stuff, his tricks for the children, banana sandwiches, hardworking, and so much more, but most of all his love and devotion for God, Mary, his lifetime sweetheart and soulmate, his children and grandchildren. He was always an inspiration to us and that will live on in our hearts and memories forever, He was not a tall man in stature but he certainly walked tall and you would have thought he was the tallest man on this earth the way he carried himself. We will miss his presence on this earth so much. We send our love and continued prayers to you all, Mary, Debbie, Donna and your Families. Praying Comfort, Peace,Strength, Courage to you all in the days ahead and may all of the fond memories give you much Joy.

Ken Beck

May 23, 2018

Mary, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family at this time. I have the fondest memories of time spent with Bill.

Rachel Glover

May 23, 2018

My condolences to the family. I will miss seeing and shaking his hand in church. He was a nice person. God knows best. Praying for the family.

Amanda and Judy Corr

May 23, 2018

We are very sorry for your loss. He was one of granny and papas best friends, and truly loved.

Ruel, Dianne and Mam Pitts

May 23, 2018

The memories we have are all good. We love you-all. Our prayers are with you at this hard time. We know Bill will be missed by all.

Emmett Young

May 22, 2018

You encouraged me to go into the music business. I owe you so much.

Emmett Young

May 22, 2018

You have been a mentor to me. I will always remember music lessons for u.

Winfred Bryant

May 22, 2018

We will miss seeing you at our reunions buddy. God's blessings on a special fellow classmate.

May 22, 2018

Remembering Billy Ray with great fondness,we send our sincere love and condolences to his family. Know that you are in hearts and prayers and he will be truly missed, but remember all the wonderful memories you made with him.
J.W. Cannon High School, Class of 1951

Ron Brown

May 22, 2018

Mary & Family. I am saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I spent some wonderful times together with Bill and the "breakfast guys" at the Burger King. I always enjoyed discussing spiritual things with Bill. I will miss him. May God's peace comfort you during this time of your great loss.

May 21, 2018

John 14: 1-6 praying for the family.
Jo Ann (Bowker) Bandy

Linda Pewitt

May 21, 2018

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Jacqueline Moss McCall

May 21, 2018

Mary. I happened upon this today. So sorry for your loss.
I know you cannot possibly remember me, but I visited and stayed in your home with Sara when she was in cosmetology school in Macon in the 60's. A long time ago, but have thought of your sweet family over these many years. May God wrap each of you tightly in His loving arms. Prayers for precious memories. ([email protected])

Mary Twilley

May 21, 2018

Bill I know you will be missed very much!!!! I'm praying for your family!!!!

May 21, 2018

mary we love you and have you and all the family in our thoughts and prayers. jimmie and I will miss bill so much. such a sweet and kind person. he loved his lord and loved singing his praises. can still hear that wonderful voice. god bless you carole chitty

Kim and Rhiannon

May 21, 2018

Our deepest and most sincere sympathy to all of Mr Bill's family and friends. Mr Bill was a wonderful God loving man. Although there is grief, there is also rejoicing knowing that Mr Bill is now with our Lord and Saviour! May God's grace and mercy keep and sustain you, may the love of Jesus Christ fill and surround you, and may the Holy Spirit comfort and guide you, now and always. In His Love, Kim Manning and Rhiannon Hall

Richard Thomas

May 20, 2018

Worked for Mr bill a lot. I had a lot of respect for the person he was. I saw. Him doing for others more than he Had to . I liked Mr bill and will miss him. I pray for his wife Mary and his family. What big shoes he leaves to fill. Any thing I can do to help I hope you'll call me. Hope to see you in Heaven Mr bill.

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