Marshall Neil Hardeman, 73, departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the University Medical Center of Lafayette, Louisiana surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, Louisiana. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery of DeRidder, Louisiana.

Mr. Hardeman was a member of the United States Army. He retired as an aerospace engineer from Lockheed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Delcine Hardeman of DeRidder, Lousiana. A son, Marshall Neil Hardeman, II and his wife Mignon C. Hardeman of Atlanta, GA; and his two brothers.