Life’s Reflections
“H i s m o t h e r gave him his very own bible afte r se e ing that he was i n t e rested about learning more about about the Lord.”
Mr. Willie Joe Hardaway passed away at home on December 22, 2021. He was born in Memphis, Tn, on July 15, 1955, to the late Isaiah Hardaway, Sr., and Mayflower Hardaway Campbell. He was the second of four children. He was named after his grandfather, Reverend Willie Hardaway, a well-known Minister of Hickory Valley, TN. He was known as “Joe” to his family and friends. Raised in Orange Mound, he was a proud Melrose High School graduate, class of 1973. His class was the first graduating class of the New Melrose High School, located on Deadrick Ave. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. After returning home, he was employed with Cleo Wrap, Inc. and Federal Express. Mr. Willie Joe Hardaway accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was raised in a close family with love and love for God. He loved God and his families. His mother gave him his very own bible after he seen reading. He loved playing golf before injuring his back; he will be remembered for his smile and a sharp dresser. He’ll be missed by family and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Walter Campbell, Jr., sister Barbara Marble Henderson and nephew Leonardo Hardaway. His remaining family will cherish his loving memories. He leaves two loving sons, Kevin Hardaway and Joseph Hardaway. He leaves two brothers, Isaiah Hardaway Jr. and Leon Hardaway. He leaves six nephews
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Kenneth Horton, Prince Hardaway, Meko Hardaway, Barry Vanderable, Kahrie Henderson, and Khir Henderson. He leaves three uncles, Nathaniel Hardaway, Devone Hodge, and Jimmie Hodge. Three aunts, Olean Hardaway Beard, Juanita H. Smith, and Ruby H. (Lonnie) Thomas. He leaves one brother-in-law Charles Henderson, one uncle-in-law Irving Anderson. A God-sister, Charlene Stewart. A host of special cousins and friends.
Order of Celebration Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Reverend Martin Hardaway, Officiating
Prelude Processional Musical Selection........................................................................................Brenda Beard Scripture Readings: Old & New Testament.....................................................Deacon Lonnie Thomas Greater New Shiloh M.B. Church
Prayer..................................................................................................................Minister Musical Selection.....................................................................................Loistine Dupre’
Expressions of Love (Three Minutes Please)
Shawn Gary - Cousin Leopn Hardaway - Brother
Acknowledgements........................................................................................Shawn Gray Eulogy...................................................................................Reverend Martin Hardaway Recessional No Repass-Due to adherence to COVID Guidelines
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~Acknowledgements ~
The Family of the late Willie Joe Hardaway would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for all acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. We want to give special thanks to his sons, Kevin Hardaway and Joseph Hardaway, Rev. Martin Hardaway, and Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers. We pray God’s Grace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you always.
~The Family
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ Melrose High School Class of 1973 ~Active Pallbearers ~ Cousins
James Beard Michael J. Clark James Hardway
Walter Hardaway Dr. Wayne Hayslett James Myers
~ Interment ~ Tuesday, January 18, 2022 • 10:00 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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