Ernest Hardwick

Ernest A. ''Ernie'' Hardwick, 64, of Cadiz, died Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was born June 13, 1939 in New Cumberland, WV, a son of the late Ernest Wilbur and Alice Helene Boyles Hardwick. He was an associate member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz and was a retired employee of the Village of Cadiz, Water Department. He was a Sports Writer for the Harrison News-Herald, a member of the Cadiz Boosters Club and the Harrison Central Boosters Club. He was named Cadiz Booster of the Year in 1988. Ernie was well known throughout the area for his involvement in sports. He coached Biddy League Football, Women's Softball and Basketball, and umpired Softball and Baseball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hardwick. Surviving are his wife, Gwen Brooks Hardwick; 4 sons, Brian and his wife, Lori and their daughter Jessica, all of Pittsburgh; Damon and his wife, Latonya; Shawn and Collin, all of Cadiz; 5 grandchildren, Kayla, Alysia, Kelsey, Christopher and Reanne; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Friends may call Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 300 E. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio with Rev. D'Wain Wales and Rev. Bernard Gaiton officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 274, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:00 PM
Pending
, United States