Hardegree
Ronald Lee Hardegree Sr., 87, passed away March 20, 2021.
Ronald was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Edward and Cynthia McDowell Hardegree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Madeline Hardegree; one son Edward Daniel Hardegree; and one daughter, Julie Hardegree Jackson; great grandchild, Draxtyn Ortiz; and 8 siblings.
Ronald was a fire fighter and invested in his community. He was the building contractor and owner of Macon Block, Holiday homes and Otto Country Café and worked as the building inspector and co-owner of the Water Company of Riverbend Estates. Ron loved a good game of bingo or round of bowling. He enjoyed making everyone laugh and couldn’t resist a good joke.
Surviving Ronald are his children, Rhonda Freeman (Steven) of Miami Florida, Mike Hardegree (Pam) of Hialeah Florida, Renee Maxwell (Frank) of Otto, Lee Hardegree of Otto, Gail Anderson (Greg) of Lantana Texas, and Chris Hardegree (Dawn) of Deltona Florida; grandchildren, Melanie Herring, Justin Herring, Amanda Freeman, Danielle Freeman, Dylan Ortiz (Nicole Rogers), Jason Rouse (Amy), Mikey Hardegree, Sheldon Hardegree, Danny Hardegree, Andrew Hanak, Joshua Hanak, Randall Hanak, Hunter Maxwell, Brandon Harris, Courtney Harris, Waylon Hardegree, Samantha Hardegree, Ashlyn Anderson, Kelleigh Anderson, Logan Hardegree, Amos Hardegree; great-grandchildren, Michael Henderson, Gage Herring, Destiny Ortiz, Skylynn Ortiz, Lyric Ortiz, Bailey Rouse, Anthony Brown, Tullie Rouse, Baron Rouse, Kennedee Hardegree, Moses Stucky, Sophia Stucky, Emily Hanak, Jackson Roberson, Hunter Harris, Austin Harris, Nevaeh Harris, Eddie Harris, Christian Harris, Ally Jones, Jayden Hardegree, Jenavicia Hardegree, Dominic Kilby, Sofia Hanes, Jace Bertke; and dear Friends, Melissa Bryant and Leah Welch.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Coweeta Baptist Church. Fellowship to follow. Rev. Keith Ashe will officiate.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com