Joe Nathan Hardiman was born on December 23, 1967, to the late Nathaniel and Earlene Hardiman of McNeil, Arkansas. 

He was preceded in death by four sisters: Sarah Pace, Ethel Mae Turner, Berniece Hardiman and Eula Mae Meeks all of McNeil, AR. One brother, James Hunter of Tyler, Texas.

Joe attended the McNeil public school system. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church of McNeil. Joe loved his family and he especially loved his many nieces and nephews! Joe lived in McNeil most of his life, but he moved to Clarksville, TN where he departed this life on March 12, 2026. Joe was truly a loving person and was known by everyone!

Joe leaves to cherish his memories four sisters: Betty Hardiman of Camden, AR, Doris (Rev. Frankie Witt Sr.) of Clarksville, TN, Marilyn Pollins of Gurdon, AR, and Angela Hardiman of Clarksville, TN. He leaves one brother, Bobby (Pamela) Hardiman of Clarksville, TN, a loving sister-in-law, Carolyn Hunter of Tyler, TX, two aunts, Mattie Mae Christopher and Effie Jean Hardiman both of Magnolia, AR. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends! We will all miss him dearly! 

Funeral service information is as followed below. Interment will be at the Watts Cemetery in McNeil.