Robert Francis Hardman Sr.

Mr. Robert Francis Hardman Sr., age 83, of Thomaston Ga., died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.Mr. Hardman was born on August 29, 1931 in Buffalo N.Y. to the late Orville and Margaret Hardman Purvis. He was formerly employed with Warner Robins Air Force Base where he worked as an inspector for many years. Mr. Hardman served his country in the U.S. Army and later served his country in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement. He was a member of Swift Creek United Methodist Church. Mr, Hardman was preceded in death by his son Donnie Hardman.Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Miriam Hardman of Thomaston, Ga.; daughter: Mrs. Robin (David) Heath of Cochran, Ga.; sons, Mr. Robert (Hilda) Hardman Jr. of Thomaston, Ga. and Mr. Ronnie (Alice) Hardman of Kathleen, Ga.; sister: Mrs. Joyce (Bill) Dickens of Trunamsburg, N.Y; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home Monday, April 6, 2015 from 12-2 p.m.Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.