Major US Army
World War II
Richard M. Hardison, 72, of Big Spring, formerly of Colorado City, died on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 in Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services were held on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in Rosewood Chapel, with Royce Clay officiating, under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Colorado City Cemetery.
Hardison was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 19, 1918. He was. the beloved son of Ulna Grady "Judge" and Sadie Hardison. He spent his early years in Colorado City, where he met Anna Don Snively. They were married on January 31,1942 in Sweetwater. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Texas A&M University in
1941, where he was cited as a Distinguished Student Called to active duty on graduation day as a commissioned officer in the U S Army, he actively served his country in the European Theatre until 1946 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Major. He returned from Europe and received his masters degree in landscape architecture from Texas A&M University in 1947. The family moved to Houston in 1948, where Hardison owned and operated the R.M. Hardison Company for 35 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Big Spring in 1987. Hardison was highly recognized as a gifted and talented landscape architect, and was widely known in his field. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the Big
Spring Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Memorial Drive Country Club, and active with the Memorial Area Boy Scouts of America. His literary accomplishments include "Caissons Across Europe," published in 1990, based on his experiences during World War II. Hardison was a man of integrity and loyalty, and possessed a sharp
sense of humor. A sensitive man, who loved his home and family, he will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Don Hardison of Big Spring; one daughter, Ann Dashiell Sorcic of Houston; one son, Richard William Hardison of Austin; one sister, Ruth Glover of Houston, one grandson, Mark Dashiell of Houston; three grandaughters, Elizabeth and Amy Dashiell, and Jacquelyn Sorcic, all of Houston; one niece; and three
nephews.
World War II
Richard M. Hardison, 72, of Big Spring, formerly of Colorado City, died on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 in Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services were held on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in Rosewood Chapel, with Royce Clay officiating, under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Colorado City Cemetery.
Hardison was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 19, 1918. He was. the beloved son of Ulna Grady "Judge" and Sadie Hardison. He spent his early years in Colorado City, where he met Anna Don Snively. They were married on January 31,1942 in Sweetwater. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Texas A&M University in
1941, where he was cited as a Distinguished Student Called to active duty on graduation day as a commissioned officer in the U S Army, he actively served his country in the European Theatre until 1946 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Major. He returned from Europe and received his masters degree in landscape architecture from Texas A&M University in 1947. The family moved to Houston in 1948, where Hardison owned and operated the R.M. Hardison Company for 35 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Big Spring in 1987. Hardison was highly recognized as a gifted and talented landscape architect, and was widely known in his field. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the Big
Spring Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Memorial Drive Country Club, and active with the Memorial Area Boy Scouts of America. His literary accomplishments include "Caissons Across Europe," published in 1990, based on his experiences during World War II. Hardison was a man of integrity and loyalty, and possessed a sharp
sense of humor. A sensitive man, who loved his home and family, he will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Don Hardison of Big Spring; one daughter, Ann Dashiell Sorcic of Houston; one son, Richard William Hardison of Austin; one sister, Ruth Glover of Houston, one grandson, Mark Dashiell of Houston; three grandaughters, Elizabeth and Amy Dashiell, and Jacquelyn Sorcic, all of Houston; one niece; and three
nephews.
Major US Army
World War II
Richard M. Hardison, 72, of Big Spring, formerly of Colorado City, died on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 in Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services were held on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in Rosewood Chapel, with Royce Clay officiating, under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Colorado City Cemetery.
Hardison was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 19, 1918. He was. the beloved son of Ulna Grady "Judge" and Sadie Hardison. He spent his early years in Colorado City, where he met Anna Don Snively. They were married on January 31,1942 in Sweetwater. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Texas A&M University in
1941, where he was cited as a Distinguished Student Called to active duty on graduation day as a commissioned officer in the U S Army, he actively served his country in the European Theatre until 1946 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Major. He returned from Europe and received his masters degree in landscape architecture from Texas A&M University in 1947. The family moved to Houston in 1948, where Hardison owned and operated the R.M. Hardison Company for 35 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Big Spring in 1987. Hardison was highly recognized as a gifted and talented landscape architect, and was widely known in his field. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the Big
Spring Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Memorial Drive Country Club, and active with the Memorial Area Boy Scouts of America. His literary accomplishments include "Caissons Across Europe," published in 1990, based on his experiences during World War II. Hardison was a man of integrity and loyalty, and possessed a sharp
sense of humor. A sensitive man, who loved his home and family, he will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Don Hardison of Big Spring; one daughter, Ann Dashiell Sorcic of Houston; one son, Richard William Hardison of Austin; one sister, Ruth Glover of Houston, one grandson, Mark Dashiell of Houston; three grandaughters, Elizabeth and Amy Dashiell, and Jacquelyn Sorcic, all of Houston; one niece; and three
nephews.
World War II
Richard M. Hardison, 72, of Big Spring, formerly of Colorado City, died on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 in Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services were held on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in Rosewood Chapel, with Royce Clay officiating, under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Colorado City Cemetery.
Hardison was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 19, 1918. He was. the beloved son of Ulna Grady "Judge" and Sadie Hardison. He spent his early years in Colorado City, where he met Anna Don Snively. They were married on January 31,1942 in Sweetwater. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Texas A&M University in
1941, where he was cited as a Distinguished Student Called to active duty on graduation day as a commissioned officer in the U S Army, he actively served his country in the European Theatre until 1946 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Major. He returned from Europe and received his masters degree in landscape architecture from Texas A&M University in 1947. The family moved to Houston in 1948, where Hardison owned and operated the R.M. Hardison Company for 35 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Big Spring in 1987. Hardison was highly recognized as a gifted and talented landscape architect, and was widely known in his field. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the Big
Spring Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Memorial Drive Country Club, and active with the Memorial Area Boy Scouts of America. His literary accomplishments include "Caissons Across Europe," published in 1990, based on his experiences during World War II. Hardison was a man of integrity and loyalty, and possessed a sharp
sense of humor. A sensitive man, who loved his home and family, he will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Don Hardison of Big Spring; one daughter, Ann Dashiell Sorcic of Houston; one son, Richard William Hardison of Austin; one sister, Ruth Glover of Houston, one grandson, Mark Dashiell of Houston; three grandaughters, Elizabeth and Amy Dashiell, and Jacquelyn Sorcic, all of Houston; one niece; and three
nephews.
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