Hardin, Raymond Lee

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  • Monday, January 3, 2022
Raymond Hardin
Raymond Hardin

Raymond Lee Hardin “Daddy Jack”, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at his residence.

He was a graduate of Maury County High School and attended Lane College for three years. Raymond was formerly employed by North Carolina Mutual, WNOO, and Atlanta Life Insurance Company as a salesman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Essie Jones Hardage; son, Michael Morgan; brothers, James Hardin and William M. (Gertrude) Hardin.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia Ann Hardin; daughters, Lori (Allan) Commons, Lynn (Pastor Jeffrey) Jefferson, all of East Ridge, and Teresa (Walter) Adams of Ooltewah; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

Raymond will lie in state on Saturday, Jan. 8, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at noon in the chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Jefferson as the eulogist.

Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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