Mr. Terrence Hardge, 36, of Columbus, GA passed Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will held 11:00 a.m. EST. on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Vincent Wilson, officiating. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Public visitation will be 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Terrence Dennay Hardge, also known as "Sarge," and by many as "Slim," was born on September 7, 1989, to Walter C. Hardge and Lorinda Brooks Hardge. He transitioned and gained his wings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Hospital.

Terrence was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 2008. Terrence was a warrior. He taught us that faith meant trusting in Jehovah when the road was difficult to bear. He didn't give up. He inspired everyone who knew him. He fought a good fight and never complained.

As a son, he was everything we could have asked for. As a brother, they were each other's keeper. As an uncle, he loved his nephews. He was protected by his many cousins and friends. If you knew Terrence, you had to love him because he was one you could never forget. His life had meaning and purpose. He loved his family more than anything. He was the jokester you wouldn't believe. He had a gift for making you laugh.

At an early age, he learned how to deer hunt with his daddy, and you could not keep him out of those woods. He had an eye when it came to getting a deer, and that made his day. Then he became a fisherman. That was his most peaceful enjoyment. He would sit for hours doing what he did best. He would have gone every day if he could. But last, he was the grower of plants. He had a green thumb out of this world. Whatever he touched, he would grow.

His last employment was at AFLAC as a cook in the cafeteria, a job that he loved. Taught by both his mother and father, he became a great cook, and they loved him there. So, if you knew him, then you know you were put in his life for a reason because he never met a stranger. He was loving, strong, and had a kind soul.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy Lee Brooks and Helen Hood Brooks, W.C. Hardge and Lizzie Bell Hardge; his aunts, Phyllis Joseph and Yteria Jones; and his uncle, Emmanuel Hardge.

He leaves to cherish his beloved mother, Lorinda Brooks-Hardge of Columbus, GA; his loving father, Walter C. Hardge of Phenix City, AL; his devoted brother, Tramaine C. Hardge of Columbus, GA; eight aunts, Gail (William) Floyd, Angela Hardge, and Tonya Hardge, all of Smiths, AL; Linda Vaughn, Willie (Terry) Young, Lisa Brooks, and Jennifer Brooks, all of Columbus, GA; and Brenda (Harry) Spivey of Phenix City, AL. He also leaves two uncles, Melvin (Melinda) Hardge and Danny (Tonya) Hardge of Smiths, AL; one sister, Carnikko Johnson of Phenix City, AL; two nephews, Malikai C. Hardge and Trenten Johnson; a bonus aunt, Patricia (Coop) Felton; a bonus sister, Latonya Pham; two special cousins, Kiara ("Peaches") Young and Jasmine Justice; a host of many loving cousins and friends; and most especially, his loving dog, Beauty.