Hardin "Doc" Madison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Hardin “Doc” Madison, 89, of Louisiana, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. He was born June 10, 1925 in Louisiana, Missouri the son of Joseph Madison and Mary Davis Madison. He married Mildred Louise Burbridge July 17, 1943 in Louisiana, Missouri and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Ray M. Madison and wife Ginger of Liberty, Illinois, one daughter; Benita Asquith and husband, E. J. of Louisiana, Missouri, 4 grandchildren; Reggie Madison and wife, Kara of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jason Asquith and wife, Jenny of Louisiana, Missouri, Joe Madison and wife Rachel of Perry, Missouri and Brooke Frazier and husband, Matt of Pittsfield, Illinois, 2 step-granddaughters; Tracy Sprout and husband, Jason of Bloomington, Illinois and Shelly Tarpein and husband, Chris of New London, Missouri and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Madison and Mary Davis Moore, premature twins, one granddaughter, and two brothers and two sisters. Doc had been employed at Hercules Chemical Company as an A operator until his retirement in 1982. He was a 50 year plus member of Perseverance Masonic Lodge 92 of Louisiana, Missouri and a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisiana. In his spare time he enjoyed going to the riverfront and watching the river. He was also an avid fan of the Cardinal’s Baseball team and an avid fan of Mizzou Basketball. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Don Kelley will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p. m. Sunday, November 30th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Louisiana, Missouri. Pallbearers are; Reggie Madison, Jason Asquith, Joe Madison, Matt Frazier, Willard Wamsley and Trent Meyers. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church or to the American Lung and Heart Association in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, M0 63353

Hardin "Doc" Madison

June 10, 1925 - November 27, 2014