Deacon Nathaniel "Boss Hogg" Hardage Sr.

On January 16, 1954, Nathaniel Hardage Sr. was born to the late David Hardage Sr. and Annie Mae White. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and first joined Fort Early Baptist Church. Later in life, he became a devoted member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. His faith guided his life, and he found joy in serving God, sharing jokes, playing cards, playing checkers, fishing, working on the farm, and spending time with his family. He had a true passion for children and for spreading the love of the Lord. He was educated at Lee County schools.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Susan Williams Hardage, his grandson, Joshua Trotter and his siblings, Robert Lenton Jr., Charlie Will White, R.L. White, C.H. Hardage, Henry Willis, and Revenue Willis Jr.

He is survived by his loving children:

• Lakesia Hardage-Law, Shameka (Kerry) Simmons, Dontavious Hardage, and Corey (Lakesha) Thomas, all of Cordele, GA

• Lowonza Walters Hardage and Sabrina Hardage of Albany, GA

• Nathaniel Hardage Sr. of Parker, CO

• Annie (Curtis) Whittaker of Iowa Colony, TX.

• Latasha Hardage of Jacksonville, FL

He is also survived by his loving brothers Paul Willis, David Hardage Jr., Michael Carrol, John White and Jimmy White.

He also embraced and loved his stepchildren: Sabrina (Al) Jones, Margaret Curry, Felicia (Cornell) Brunson, and Gregory (Amonika) Means. Special people who held a unique place in his life include his dear friend Rita Fields, devoted cousin Beverly Thomas, special granddaughter Kayla Trotter, and loyal friends Columbus Johnson, Bobby and Nita Johnson, and Oscar McGill. He will be remembered and deeply missed by his 30 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.