He was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on March 6, 1934 and married Ann Hardage on August 2, 1957.
Don worked as airline mechanic for multiple major airlines and received the Charles Taylor award. He was a member of the Freemasons/Masonic Lodge. He owned a motorcycle shop "Dons Cycles" where he enjoyed rebuilding motorcycles with his son-in-law and best friend, Tony.
He is survived by sisters, Wilma, Elaine and husband, Rod; children, Eric and wife, Kellee Hardage and their children, Jackson and wife, Keely Hardage, Jared and wife, Sasha Hardage; daughter, Dana and husband, Tony Feemster and their children Zac and wife Kaylyn, Millie Feemster, Presley and husband, Kaleb Moody and Macy and husband, Alex Wagner.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bluebonnethills.com for the Hardage family.