Obituaries

Walter Noel Hardman, 81, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at River Oaks Nursing Home with his wife and son by his side.

Walter was born in Flemington, WV, on October 9, 1936, a son of the late Walter Worthington and Gertrude Irene Hamilton Hardman.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn Lee Cornell Hardman, whom he married on August 29, 1964. Also surviving are two children, Steven Noel Hardman of Clarksburg, and Stephanie Joel Hardman-Moore and husband Frank of Disputanta, VA; one grandson, Justin Ryan Moore of Disputanta, VA; one sister, Naoma Boram and husband Harold of Wheeling, WV; one brother, Norman Hardman and wife Sandy of Lumberport; sister-in-law, Nancy Hardman of Bridgeport, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend, who was like a brother, Fred House and his companion Donna, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA; good friends and neighbors, Danny Dotson, Hope Dotson, Heather Whetsell and husband Kenny, Gary Bowen and wife Erin, Chris Dotson, and Gary Ashcraft.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Nelson E. Hardman, and one sister, Nina R. Pasternak.

Walter was a 1954 graduate of Victory High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1958. He was a member of the Air Force Police and trained the police service dogs. Walter had several jobs over the years that included owning his own silk screen printing business, Serigraphy. His last job before becoming disabled in 1987 was working in the pro shop at Bel Meadow Country Club. Golf was his passion and he loved being able to play every day after work. After becoming disabled he lost interest in golfing and took up shooting pool which became his new passion, and landed him on the front page of the newspaper. Along with golf and pool, he enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, playing softball, and cards. He never knew a stranger and always had a joke and could tell a story that went on for miles. He loved country music and was a big fan of Chet Atkins. He was a faithful Christian and had a direct line to God who watched over him for years and finally brought him home.

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Hardman, for all who wish to attend, on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Ed Balis presiding.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.