Obituaries

I knew something was wrong when I hadn’t seen u out waiving! Another great angel at the side of our father. You will forever be remembered….thank you so much for your service! We love you! RIP Bub!

Posted by MeLissa Wilson on July 17, 2023

I loved going through that intersection and seeing Mr. Hardman. In this rat-race we call life it was a daily reminder for a few seconds that we all really do have much more in common than we have differences. Smiling, waving and honking their horns. He made my day and I'm sure he made a lot of other folk's day as well. Rest in Peace and Thank You for your service both in the military and in retirement.

Posted by Anonymous on July 5, 2023

My daughter just asked last week where he had been. His shining light will be sorely missed by those who knew him and those who simply drove by and were touched by his light.

Posted by Anonymous on June 30, 2023

I always enjoyed seeing Charlie and giving him a honk and a salute. I could see the joy he brought to people as they waved, hollered, and honked. He really became a fantastic ambassador for Clarksburg by welcoming people to our city. His joy-inducing presence will be missed, and he will not be quickly forgotten. I really hope the city will find some way to memorialize Charlie on that corner and continue to bring joy and memories of him for years to come.

Posted by Paul Jones on June 30, 2023

So sorry to hear of “Bubby’s” passing. I’m so glad that I was able to visit with him when I did We send our love and prayers to his family.

Posted by Pastor Randy Smith on June 30, 2023

When I first moved to Clarksburg, I seen Buddy and he just made me smile, I looked forward to seeing him after that, he just put joy in peoples hearts. I'm sure going to miss his infectious smile and waving. Lots of love to all his family and friends.

Posted by alisha quickle on June 30, 2023

He will be missed by so many. I always enjoyed waving at him. Thank you for your service to our country and now he will be waving to us all from heaven. R.I.P.

Posted by Anna Rowan on June 30, 2023

I met Mr. Hardman last fall when I transported him to the airport in Bridgeport so he could participate in Honor Flight. It was an honor to be in his presence. We talked all the way to the airport which blessed my life. I asked him “why do you sit on the corner of Pike St. and Chestnut St. and wave to everyone”? The answer was quick, deliberate, and caring. “ I do it because everybody works hard all day and they probably feel stressed out, tired, and spent. I thought perhaps that would cheer them up and they would be happy and wave back at me and blow their horns.” That made me feel good to maybe improve their situation or make them happy and smile.” As I departed the airport, he said “Don’t forget to pick me up this evening and DON’T LOSE MY WHEELCHAIR.” I assured him I would not and there would be many more there at the airport to welcome him home. Mr. Hardman IS a REAL American Hero and my life was enriched to have met him. God’s speed to you Mr. Hardman. You will be sorely missed but you have blessed us all. Thank you so very much Alan Cleland

Posted by Alan Cleland on June 29, 2023

We are going to miss Charlie soo very much! It was always a pleasure visiting with him. He made our days so much brighter. My boys, my husband, and I always looked for him at his spot every day. We loved seeing him. He is definitely going to be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family.

Posted by Neena Walls on June 29, 2023

FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS. REST IN PEACE HERO. THANK YOU FOR THE JOY YOU SHARED. WE ALWAYS HONKED WHEN WE PASSED BY. YOU ALWAYS MADE AS SMILE. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.

Posted by REGINA NALE on June 29, 2023

I met Charles at the beginning of last summer. I stopped when he was at his corner because every time I would drive by with my dogs, he would always wave and say “Hi puppies!” So I stopped and let him pet my dogs. We had talked about the option of a service dog, but I did not have what he wanted. He was very sweet and was an icon for Clarksburg. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by Kat on June 29, 2023