Mr. William Hardison Jr's Obituary
William “Bill” David Hardison Jr., 91 passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Jo Loveless (Knighton) Hardison; daughter Theresa Loveless Latta; grandson Travis Hardison Latta; brother Dr. Payne (Evelyn) Hardison; nieces, nephews and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents William David Sr. and Fannie Allen Liggett; brother Richard Allen Hardison and his son David Allen Hardison.
Bill was a long-time member of the Pennington United Methodist Church. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. Bill graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1951 and has been a Volunteer fan for life. After college he worked at Rudy Farm Sausage eventually working his way up to president of the company. He was also the Vice President of the Sara Lee Meat group after they bought out Rudy Farms. In his free time Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and horses.
William’s graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM with Dr. Hubert Cunningham officiating in the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery at 5110 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, TN 37216
Memorials can be made in memory of Bill to Pennington United Methodist Church at 2745 Pennington Bend Road Nashville, TN 37214.
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