Glen Nolan Hardison, a former athlete, devoted family man, and dedicated employee, passed away on June 14, 2023. He was born February 21, 1938 in Springfield, MO to Loren and Ethel Hardison.

Glen spent his formative years at Republic High School, where he excelled in both baseball and basketball. His passion and talent for sports brought joy to his teammates and the school community. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Glen also served as the class president, demonstrating his leadership skills and commitment to his peers.

Following his graduation, Glen embarked on a new journey by joining the Air Force, where he served with honor and dedication. Glen was stationed first in England and then in France. He purchased a Volkswagen Beetle and traveled all over Europe. His time in the military instilled in him a sense of discipline and patriotism that would remain with him throughout his life.

After leaving the Air Force, Glen met the love of his life, Marilyn, and their connection blossomed into a deep and lasting bond, and they were united in marriage on September 12, 1964. Together, they embarked on countless adventures, indulging in their shared passions for traveling and camping. Their mutual love for exploration and adventure enriched their lives and created lasting memories. They both shared a strong belief in God and spent a lifetime together in this shared journey. They were married 57 years until Marilyn's passing in 2021.

Glen's greatest joy came from being a loving father to his five children. He was an exemplary role model, teaching them important values such as kindness, perseverance, and the importance of family. Glen's unwavering support and love knew no bounds, and his children always felt blessed to have him as their father.

Professionally, Glen worked as an electric dispatcher at City Utilities. His commitment to his job and his dedication to ensuring the smooth operation of electrical services earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues. Glen's work ethic and reliability made him an invaluable asset to the organization throughout his 40 years of service.

Glen Hardison will be remembered for his athleticism, his leadership, his love of puzzles, bowling, and stamp collecting, as well as his unwavering love for his family. His legacy lives on through the memories he created with his loved ones and the positive impact he had on those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Ethel Hardison, and his wife Marilyn. He is survived by his brother John Hardison, his children Nolan Hardison, Alice Wingo, Jennifer Holcomb, Stephen Hardison, and Susan Hooge, and his 10 grandchildren. Glen will be missed dearly.

May Glen's soul find eternal peace, and may his family and friends find solace in the cherished memories they shared with him.

Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until the time of service. Graveside with Full Military Honors will be at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 23 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Oakwood Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, as giving was a cause close to Glen's heart. The link to donate is below.

Oakwood Legacy Fund at Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

https://cfozarks.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5241&sorg_id=1025

Checks may be mailed to: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 E. Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65806. Please add Oakwood Legacy Fund in the memo line.