Wayon Woodrow Hardee, Sr.

Message from Allan B. Imes

I am so sorry we have lost MSG Hardee. I am sorry for being so late in contacting the family. I have been without power, phone service and internet until this afternoon, September 17. I was a lucky man the day he came to my house in Griffin to speak to me about an ROTC position. There are a lot of old JROTC students and instructors grieving these past few days. They loved MSG Hardee and he loved them. He certainly enriched my life and I am thankful.

A candle was lit by Mike Jones on September 16, 2017 9:06 PM

A candle was lit by Karla & Michael Harwood on September 15, 2017 9:28 PM

Message from Chris Benson

Praying for his family, I remember him fondly from ROTC at Griffin High. He was a great man, RIP SGT.

Message from James Kent

MSG Hardee was a mentor to me while I was JROTC with him in 1991 - 1994. My heart is sad and MSG Hardee will be miss greatly around GHS and in life. R.I.P my friend

A candle was lit by Wayon and Laura Hardee on September 15, 2017 1:42 PM

A candle was lit by Braden Hardee on September 15, 2017 1:41 PM

A candle was lit by Austin Hardee on September 15, 2017 1:41 PM

Message from MARTHA J GUTHRIE

I'm so sorry to learn of Wayon's death. Prayers that God will wrap his arms around each family member and friend, and bring comfort to each of you during this time of sorrow.

Message from Ann Secrest

Wayon , Laura and boys,
So sad to hear of your loss. Thought and prayers for all of you in this difficult time.

Message from Tim Birdwell

Very sorry to hear of MSG Hardee's passing. He affected so many of us young teenagers during his time at Griffin High. I will always have fond memories spending time around the JROTC department. He was a tough old NCO that would snatch us up by our ears when we got out of line, but we all loved him for it. My condolences to his family as well. Tim Birdwell GHS c/o 2001

A candle was lit by Michelle Johnson Lambert on September 14, 2017 9:41 AM

A candle was lit by Dr. Loyd Witherspoon on September 14, 2017 8:39 AM

A candle was lit by Patty Smith on September 14, 2017 8:38 AM

Message from Vickie Lazenby

Sending many prayers to the family and friends. MSG Hardee was a great guy and is thought of often when thinking back to my JROTC days.

Vickie Lazenby
GHS Class of 2002

Message from Roy and Martha

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Wayon was one of my best friend that I've ever had and have known for many years. Will be missed.

A candle was lit by Brett Newsome on September 13, 2017 8:28 PM

A candle was lit by Roy and Martha on September 13, 2017 8:09 PM

Message from Dani Gregory Etheridge

Some of my most precious highschool memories are from JROTC at Griffin High. Sgt. Hardee was a true American Hero to me.
Dani Gregory c/o 1988

Message from Toni (Perrigo) Grant

I love this great man so much and I have missed MSG Hardee so much all these years. It brought me so much happiness the few times I saw him after I graduated in '96. I don't believe I could have made it through high school without having him in my life. He was always someone that would listen to me and give his advice or he would give me that look of his over the top of his glasses and tell me I was in the wrong and chew my tail out. I am so sorry for your family's loss and you all are in my prayers.

Message from Robert (Robbie) Johns

I truly love MSG Hardee. I loved going into the supply room at Griffin High and hearing all his stories. Especially loved going to hide all the excess equipment that ROTC dept was not suppose to have before our AFI inspections. He was my company advisor my senior year of high school for DELTA company in ROTC and he taught me so much that year about how to lead and how to follow. I can hear him stay "Students, your messing up Students." I will miss him...GOD bless to you an your family...Robbie Johns GHS class of 94

A candle was lit by Chris Summerlin on September 13, 2017 3:30 PM

A candle was lit by Bradford Isbell on September 13, 2017 3:15 PM

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MSG Hardee was a good man and a great influence! Lost track of him after I graduated from Griffin High. Very sorry to hear of his passing.

A candle was lit by Cortney Warren on September 13, 2017 12:14 PM

A candle was lit by Michelle Edwards on September 13, 2017 12:14 PM

A candle was lit by Dr. Gershon Perry on September 13, 2017 12:13 PM

A candle was lit by patti smith on September 13, 2017 12:10 PM

Message from PATTI SMITH

What an honor to be the nurse of this great Veteran. It was my privilege to take care of such a gracious man. I always looked forward to the day he would come in so I could kiss him and talk about football (ROLL TIDE). He would never leave the office without saying, "Your the best Patti" and I would say no you are. He will be forever missed and my deepest sympathies goes to his entire family.
Patti Smith

A candle was lit by Denise Hardee on September 12, 2017 4:25 PM