Donald Ray Hardeman, 62, passed away on June 2, 2016 in Temple, Texas. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Waco, Texas. Don, also known as "Jaws," was known for his exceptional athletic ability and was a star football player at Killeen H.S., an All-American running back at Texas A& I University, and later as a 1st round draft choice of the Houston Oilers in 1975. Don was the first football player from Killeen High School to play in the NFL.
Don had a big personality with an even bigger heart!
He is survived by his sons: Don Hardeman, Jr., Eric Hardeman, Cedric Hardeman, Demetrius Hardeman and David Hardeman; mother, Mary Lewis; brothers: Jimmy Lee Hardeman, Jr., Claude Hardeman, and John Neal; sisters, Kathy Ortiz and Helen Brown-Curtis; numerous grandkids, nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Lee Hardeman, Sr.; brother, Lonnie Hardeman and a sister, Dorothy Brooks.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2016 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Killeen City Cemetery. Please visit www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
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