Earnest Marvin Hardison, 90, formerly from Greenville, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Wel-Life Assisted Living in Nebraska, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 27, 1932 in Mud River Union, Kentucky to Lannie and Ida (Hoover) Hardison. He was a Farmer in Greenville, throughout most of his life and retired from General Foods in Kankakee, Ill. While proudly serving our country in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at both Eielson (Alaska) and Holloman (New Mexico) Air Bases and recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He dearly loved his daughters and living a “Farmer’s Life”. In his younger years he enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, watching sports and automobiles. Later on in life, he spent time with his daughters, working puzzles, and seeing his great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Alene Salaiz and three brothers Silas, Dophis and Earon Hardison.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Marvilene (Jeffrey) Quigley of Ill., Angela Joy (Donald J.) Bacon of Neb. and Carissa Robin (Mike) Grandpre of Ohio; sisters, Christine Powell of Robards, and Joyce Sandefur of Henderson; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren (with another on the way).
Funeral services will be Thursday December 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in Mud River Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mud River Union Church or Cemetery, c/o Billy Hardison, 310 St. Rt. 2270 E., Belton, KY 42324. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
