Raymond Warren Hardimon

On December 30, 1944 Raymond Warren Hardimon was born to Pearl (Stewart) and AC Hardimon in Luther, Oklahoma

Ray attended Arcadia High school (Oklahoma) where he played basketball and baseball. He was the first one in the family to go to college and received a basketball scholarship to attend Murray State College. After one year he decided to join the armed forces in the department of Air Force. Known to many as “Butch” he was outgoing, independent, smart and athletic. Butch enjoyed horseback riding, playing cards, and fixing things.

Ray was stationed at the Lockbourne Air Force base in Lockbourne Ohio, now known today as Rickenbacker International Airport. He served as a police and Fireman during his time in the Air Force and played basketball. His duty as a fireman in the Airforce carried over to being a firefighter with the Columbus Division of Fire. With his love for sports Ray served as a softball umpire and basketball referee for Columbus City Recreation and Parks. Always on the go, he was a truck driver for Schneider Trucking Company. He was a self-proclaimed, avid golf player and enjoyed spending time with his buddies in the Blue Ice Social Club.

He is preceded in death by parents AC and Pearl Hardimon; siblings Willie Hardimon, AD Hardimon, Clarence Hardimon and daughter Sonya Hardimon.

He leaves to cherish his memories, loving wife of 52 years of marriage, Barretta Fields Hardimon; siblings Darlene Caldwell, Ted Hardimon and Dwight (Sonya) Hardimon; sisters-in-law, Wynella Hardimon and Doris Hardimon; Children Demetrius Thomas, Trina (Jeff) Phillips and Tasha Hardimon; 8 grandchildren Demetrius Jr. Diache, Donte, Julian (Del-Jean), Jania, Jeffrey Jr., Jalauna and Arronté; 4 great grandchildren; Father-in-law Charles L. Fields Sr.; loving nephews Lionel C. and Lance C. Fields and extended family, Marlan, D’Andrea, David and Kennedy Gary. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1535 Dewey Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1535 Dewey Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.