Obituary To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose... (bold type) Ecclesiates 3:1 ATime to be Born: Winter was the season, on the 28th day of January, 1945, Earl Hardison, Jr was born to the proud parents of Earl Hardison, Sr. and Annie Lee Hickman Hardison. A Time to Love: He joined in holy matrimony with Alice Davis Hardison March 21, 1966. They were blessed with the birth of five children and by grace with many others. As well as parental responsibilities of five that lived in their home. He graciously planted Christian values, words of wisdom, advice and encouragement to each one to pursue their education for a prosperous life. A Time to Laugh: Always smiling and keeping others laughing with his joking and playful ways. Never a dull moment when in his presence. He had the most beautiful sense of humor that leaves a legacy of unselfishness and respect to others. A Time to Serve: At an early age he accepted Christ into his life and served as a devoted servant. He served as Deacon and Adult Sunday School Teacher for many years. He was a faithful servant and mentor to all at the North Star Missionary Baptist Church in many capacities. He climbed the ladder not only as a servant for the Lord, but also at the Natchitoches Fire Department, from Fireman 1st Class, to Driver, to being promoted as the lst Afro-American Fire Chief. He leaves a legacy for many. A Time to Die: On Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. he peacefully slept, but during this hour of quietness God in His infinite moment whispered in his ear and called him on home to glory. As he entered in he saw the 12 Gates of Heaven and was welcomed by many of his love ones that had already gone home. A Time to Weep: We will never stop weeping for your presence. You will never be forgotten. Your ways of loving and providing for us, no words can explain or describe it. But we can hear you as always saying, God said, weeping may endure for a moment but joy cometh in the morning.' Your Wife and Children Ones left to cherish the memories a loving and devoted wife Alice Davis Hardison, his children Eldred (Shakira) Shantel, Kita (Chris), Quentin, Kentrell, Evenda (Kurt), Phyllis, Jeric (Renee), Donrico (Auleah), Riko and Tatia, a grandson he reared as his own Kendall; grandchildren Whalyn, Alecia, Devonta, Kyle, Kobe, Karizma, Briana, Dorian, Nia, Kurt Jr, Kaleb ; His loving mother Annie L. Hardison; three sisters Mattie Henderson(Robert), Glenda Hardison and Maggie Westmoreland; three brothers, MacArthur (Marie), David and Michael(Elivo); brother-in-laws Earl Davis(Theresa),Gentry Davis(Mary), Donald Ray; sister-in-laws Geraldine and Wanda Davis; two uncles John Hardison (Angie), Robert Hardison(Millie); two aunts Eloise Johnson, Mary Holden; host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 1:00 p. m. at the North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Powhatan, LA. Public visitation will be convened at the Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches from 6:00 p. m. until 9:00 p. m. Friday, March 13, 2009. Burial will follow at the Lawrence Serenity Sanctum on Breazeale Springs Street in Natchitoches. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Earl Hardison Jr, please visit our floral store.