Jeff Hardage

Jeff was well-loved by his family and a host of friends. As the third of four children, he is remembered by his siblings as the peacemaker of the family and the one sibling that no one ever fought withat least not too often. His brother and sisters (David, Susan, and Linda) were with Jeff the last weeks of his life and will remember that time as trying and sad but also special. He was grateful for their presence and everyone had the opportunity to express their love.
Jeff lived most of his life in Memphis but also lived for a brief time in Illinois and in Nashville, then settled in Plano Texas in the early 2000s. Jeff was devoted to his mother Jane and often told his friends in Texas that he would be with her for holidays as long as she lived.
Jeff attended Bartlett schools from 1st to 12th grades and, to this day, keeps in touch with several friends from his school years. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Psychology from Memphis State University. Many Memphians will remember Jeff as the bartender at Anderton's Restaurant during his college years as well as the owner of Jeffrey's Restaurant later. Jeff's gregarious personality made him lots of friends at both restaurants and he certainly enjoyed both. Jeff spent most of his career in sales and particularly enjoyed the traveling aspects of sales as it allowed him to meet lots of people and make many lasting friendships. Dental implants were his specialty for the last several years. At his death he was employed by Hiossen Implants in Dallas.
Although Jeff was twice divorced, he was one of those rare people that can remain friends with a former spouse. He and his first wife, Karen, remained close friends and partners in parenting their son Aaron as well as both being over the moon' over their granddaughter, Lillian. Jeff's second wife, Glenda, was also a close friend until his death and his Memphis visits always included a visit with Glenda. Being a grandparent was one of the highlights of Jeff's life and a joy he shared with both Karen and Glenda. Jason's son, Jorik, was the first grandchild and Jorik and Jeff had quite a good time with their road trips each summer when Jorik visited from his home in Hawaii. Aaron and Wendi's daughter Lillian was born in 2011 and delighted Jeff with her sunny personality and, most recently, with her chatter and phone calls to Papa'. Jeff's mother Jane always enjoyed seeing him with his grandchildren
Jeff had strong opinions about religion and politics and was always ready to defend his beliefsusually with humor ;). He was strongly committed to the Catholic faith and attended Catholic churches both in Nashville and Memphis where he spent most of his adult life. Most recently, he was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Plano, Texas. Jeff's life and friends at Seton were an important part of his life for many years. His involvement in ACTS, RCIA, COA, as an EM, in his Saturday morning bible study, and countless other ministries will be deeply missed.
Jeff will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers.
Jeff is survived by his son George Aaron Hardage and his wife Wendi Ann, his mother Jane Hardage, siblings Linda Clemens and husband Mike, David Hardage, Susan Willis and husband Mike, granddaughter Lillian Lee Hardage, grandson Jorik Brumley and step-son Jason Brumley and wife Cokie. Jeff is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse Hardage.
The family will receive friends at a visitation and Vigil service on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, Texas. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM, also at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Flowers are welcome, but if so desired, a memorial contribution may be made to the charity of your choice. A memorial service for Jeff will be held on Saturday, May 31stfrom 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Christ Presbyterian Church. This service will be casual and, we hope, healing and funa time for us all to get together and remember Jeff. Please feel free to bring any photos or memorabilia you might have as well as stories about Jeff.

Directions: 6860 Craft Rd., Olive Branch, Mississippi (a suburb of Memphis for you non-Memphians). The church is located at the southeast corner of Goodman Rd. and Craft Rd. The fellowship hall is attached to the main church; enter the building through the door with the awning. Signs directing us to the fellowship hall will be posted.

If you have questions please feel free to call Jeff's sister Linda, 901-270-7979.