Wayne Hardman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wayne Hardman, 84 of Fort Payne passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was born on December 16, 1930, to the late Clifford Claude and Myrtle Ellen Hardman. He served two years in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. He held a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama. He served 13 years as principal and coach at Sylvania High School and 15 years at Ider High School as a principal and coach. The football stadium at Ider is named in his honor. He loved Alabama football and playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Freda Joan Hardman; son Van (Teresa) Hardman; son Carlton (Lisa) Hardman; daughter Sandra (Freddy) Carr; step-son Scottie (Beth) Anderson; grandchildren Jackson, Jessica, Ben, Jake, and Brady Hardman; Patrick Carr; Ashley (Bo) Ryals; step-grandchildren Chris and Meagan Anderson; great-grandson Davis Ryals; brother Edgar Hardman; and sister Ruth Akins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Clyde Hardman and Dewey Hardman; sisters Irene Poe, Annie Akins, and Sarah Ellis. Funeral Services will be 1P.M. Friday, November 20, at Wesley Chapel Church in Sylvania. Burial will follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 P.M.

Wayne Hardman

December 16, 1930 - November 17, 2015