Jerry Wayne Hardin

Jerry Wayne Hardin, 57, of Buda, beloved husband, father, and Papa passed peacefully on October 10, 2009. He was surrounded in love by family and friends. Jerry was born May 2, 1952 in Angleton, Texas. He found the love of his life, Nancy Jean Lasseter, at the age of 15. Jerry graduated from Travis High School in 1971, where he earned most valuable player for the Rebel Football Team. He graduated from Southwest Texas State in 1976 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Jerry led a successful career in the security industry where he cofounded Performance Security Inc. Jerry loved life and relished every moment, whether soaking up the sunset on a Caribbean cruise with Nancy, fishing & hunting with Heath, sharing his competitive nature with Heather while reminding her to enjoy life, playing flag football, trying to master the game of golf, or delighting in his role as Papa to his grandchildren. Jerry leaves behind his loving wife Nancy, daughter Heather (Russell) Dean of Pearland, and son Heath (Kelley) Hardin of New Braunfels. Four beautiful grandchildren ~ Caleb, Camden and Catelyn Dean, and Hailey Grace Hardin ~ made his world turn. Jerry is survived by sister Linda (Gary) Nelson of League City, nephew Scott (Kristal) Nelson, niece Angie (Marc) Wernli, and in-laws Robert and Carol Lasseter of Austin and Robert and Emily Lasseter of Buda. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Audrey Hardin. Jerry's sudden and unexpected passing took him from us much too early. His gift of love for family and friends will remain forever and our world is a better place because of him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Buda United Methodist Church Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's name to the Buda United Methodist Church Building Fund.