Wayne Hardwick, 76, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 5:38 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Ralph Deal officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis Cemetery, rural Tuscola, IL.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the funeral home.

Wayne was born on May 7, 1946 in Tuscola, the son of Allen and Ruby Davis Hardwick. He married Wanda L. Amick on April 27, 1968 in Atwood, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter: Rhonda (Joseph) Mills of Atwood, granddaughter: Ashley Mills of Tolono, brothers: Rick Hardwick and Joe Hardwick both of Tuscola.

Wayne worked as a diesel mechanic for Ecoff Trucking and Ron Smith Trucking for many years. Upon his retirement, he worked as a janitor at the North Ward School in Tuscola. He served his country in the US Army. Wayne enjoyed fishing and playing Blue Grass music. He was a member of the Tuscola United Church of Christ.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tuscola United Church of Christ or Hands-4-Paws.

Online condolences may be sent via hilligossshraderfh.com