Southeast Tourism Society -- Bill T. Hardman

Bill T. Hardman 1926-2013 It is with sad hearts that the staff of the Southeast Tourism Society reports to you that Bill T. Hardman, the wonderful man we knew as Bill Sr., died Oct. 18 in Dahlonega, Ga. His good work for the tourism industry began in 1959 when he became Georgia's first tourism director. It will continue for many reasons, not the least of which are the Southeast Tourism Society and the STS Marketing College. Bill Sr. was a treasure and an inspiration. Everyone will miss his enthusiasm, his grand ideas, his smile and his friendship.  Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Rd., Dahlonega, Ga. 30533, and Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-noon at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. The service will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Dr. Don Harp will officiate. There will be a reception after the service at the Cottrell Circle C Ranch from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dahlonega United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 455, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533. There is a link to a memorial page at SoutheastTourism.org.