Gregory Hardage

Gregory Dale Hardage, age 62, of Clarksville, Texas, died Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. He was born Monday, December 24, 1962, to Chester Lee Jr. and Ruthie Mae Gilliam Hardage in De Queen, Arkansas.
Gregory was a strong and faithful man whose life was a reflection of his deep love for the Lord and his family. A proud believer of the Pentecostal faith, Gregory lived boldly for Christ, always ready to share the message of salvation. He had a passion for witnessing to others, making sure that everyone he met knew about the love and grace of Jesus.
Gregory's greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with them, whether gathered around the table or just enjoying each other's company. His presence brought a sense of peace, strength, and unwavering support to those he loved most.
A hardworking man through and through, Gregory dedicated over 30 years of service to Weyerhaeuser in Wright City. He took pride in his work, showing up every day with a strong work ethic and a quiet confidence that earned him the respect of his coworkers and community.
Gregory also had a creative soul. He found peace and joy in drawing and coloring landscapes and animals, often creating scenes from the depths of his own imagination. His artwork reflected not only his talent but the way he saw beauty in the world around him.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend-a man of character, compassion, and deep conviction. Gregory's faith, strength, and love left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy of love for God and family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.
Gregory is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Aundr'e Smith and Andrew Smith and two brothers, Michael Hardage and Chester Hardage, III.
Gregory is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hardage of Clarksville, Texas; two sons, Cory Hardage and Curtis Hardage both of Clarksville, Texas; two brothers, Rufus and Kathy Hardage of Wright City, Oklahoma, Terrell Hardage of Idabel, Oklahoma; two sisters, Patricia Lewis of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Cheryl Hardage-Lewis and husband, Ronnie Lewis of Idabel, Oklahoma; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Gregory will be held Friday, June 27, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel Broken Bow, Oklahoma with Brother Tag Rowan officiating. Interment to follow at Joe Slater Memorial Cemetery in Wright City, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6-8 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
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