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- [S123] Bridges Funeral Home, (http://www.bridgesfuneralhome.com), 16 Nov 2010.
Born: August 02, 1941
Died: November 16, 2010
Services: 7:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2010, at Bridges Funeral Home.
Visitation: 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2010, at Bridges Funeral Home.
Hardin, George Thomas “Tom” – age 69 of Knoxville went to meet his Savior on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-St. Mary’s. Tom sang in the First Baptist Church choir, was Sunday School teacher of the Friendship Class for several years, and helped conduct church services at Shannondale Nursing Home. A graduate of the UT School of Engineering, he retired from RobertShaw-Fulton after 33 years where he was active in the Management Club. After retirement, he worked for 3 years at National Seating. Tom was also a Kid’s Hope USA mentor and a Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentor. He was an avid Bluegrass fan, and enjoyed singing and playing the banjo and guitar. Preceded in death by parents, James and Laura Allen Hardin. Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Trecia Hardin; sister, Sara Beth Hardin (Charles) of Sevierville; brother, James C. Hardin of Fountain City; nieces, Carol McBryde (Wayne) of Kodak, TN, Dee Curlee (Steve) of Columbia, SC; great-nephews, Chris McBryde and Michael McBryde; great-niece, Kimberley Curlee; and numerous cousins. Special thanks to the staff at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2010, at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. David Ward and Dr. Bill Shiell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM Saturday at Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 AM interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland, Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919, Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, 8900 State Line Road, Ste. 320, Leawood, KS 66206, or First Baptist Church of Knoxville, 510 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland, Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919, Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, 8900 State Line Road, Ste. 320, Leawood, KS 66206, or First Baptist Church of Knoxville, 510 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Cemetery: Eastview Memorial Gardens
Location: Bridges Funeral Home
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