Will L Hardiman Jr. received his wings and went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2023. The sun
rose and the world welcomed Will L. Hardiman Jr on July 10, 1987, to Will L. Hardiman Sr. and
Celestine Elston Hardiman this was a day the world became a little brighter. Will was born in
Ponca City Oklahoma where he graduated from Ponca City Senior High and further his
education at Northern Oklahoma College (NOC). Soon after he moved to Guthrie Oklahoma
and met the Swanson Family. Will enjoyed mentoring children at Job Corp. He continued to
strive in life becoming a local Police Officer of Guthrie Oklahoma and soon after settled into his
calling profession of heating and air. Many of Will’s greatest moments were while he was
coaching basketball, mentoring children and spending every moment of free time with his own
children. During Will's leisure time he played golf, enjoyed fishing and keeping a smile on
everyone’s faces he will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Will leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Audrey Hardiman, 3 sons Aiden, Malachi,
Xavier Hardiman and 1 daughter Ariella Hardiman, his mother Celestine Elston Hardiman,
sister Courtney Hardiman and a host of relatives. He was preceded in death by father Will L.
Hardiman Sr., and brother Brendon Turner. The family would like to thank Bishop Thompson and
Dr. Gail Thompson of Power House of Faith, The Swanson Family and Pioneer technology center
and all others that contributed.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Pioneer Technology Center 2101 North Ash, Ponca City, Oklahoma 7460l, service will start at 11:00a.m.: