Dennis Odell Hardaway

Dennis Odell Hardaway, born in Limestone County on March 15, 1928 passed from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at Athens-Limestone Hospital, at the age of 82. He lived in the Carriger community all 82 years. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. and services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Edward Fossett officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery. Daddy was preceded in death by his precious wife of 45 years, Robbie Neil Sims Hardaway; his parents, John William Hardaway and Nora Lee Baxter Clay Hardaway; several brothers and sisters. Daddy leaves behind his sons, (Pete) David Odell Hardaway and wife Debbie of Toney; Marcus Sims Hardaway of Athens; his daughters, Mitzie Hardaway Parker and husband Hershel, and Marilyn Hardaway Garner and husband Wade all of Athens. His grandchildren Josie Hardaway Jenkins, Jackie Hardaway Hester, Baranda Swanner Hermosillo, Cameron Parker, Teresa Garner Fossett; great-grand children Grace Smith, Addison and Marlee Jenkins, Ty Hester, little Robi, Andrea, Michelle, and Jennifer Hermosillo, Emily and Ethan Fossett;. One brother, Elmer (Pud) Clay; "and a host of family and friends. Daddy was "semi-retired" from his plumbing and electrical career that lasted over 50 years and covered all of Limestone County, parts of Lauderdale and Madison Counties also. The last few years, he was our "shadow," his health didn't allow him to physically help us, however, with our hands and his knowledge together, we could always resolved the problem, and yours too if you asked. Daddy was also an "honorary deputy sheriff' for Sheriff Blakely, one of the first Sheriff Blakely appointed almost 30 years ago. Above all, Daddy was a devoted husband and father of four, he never missed a day of work, regardless of the weather, it didn't get too cold, hot, dry, or wet. After working all day, he'd come home for "supper" and then go out on a "service call or two," today it'd be known as his "second" job that's how he provided for his family; we weren't rich with lots of money, but we sure were rich in unconditional love and support from our Mother and Daddy. They never missed anything us children were involved in. Pallbearers will be Pete Hardaway, Mark Hardaway, Cameron Parker, Hershel Parker, Wade Garner, and Carlos Hermosillo.

Dennis Odell Hardaway

March 15, 1928 - December 26, 2010