Tommy Don Hardeman, 61 of Ponder, passed away February 14, 2017. He was born in Ft Worth on April 17, 1955. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1973. He was owner of Hardeman Real Estate with his brother Randy. He was a pro rodeo contestant for many years and a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a farrier. He resided in Ponder Texas with his dog Garth.

He is survived by daughters April Merrick and London Wilson and a grandson Calvin Merrick, a  brother Randy and wife Martha Hardeman of Justin, and nephews Casey, Brett and Bart, niece Christi Allen and his dog Garth, and many close friends, He was preceded in death by parents Buddy and Dorothy Hardeman and nephew Buddy Hardeman, aunts, uncle, numerous cousins and a multitude of friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 11-2 pm at the Denton County Cowboy Church in Ponder, TX. Graveside services will be held Wednesday February 22, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Justin Cemetery in Justin, Texas.