CHARLES R. "BOB" HARDWICK, 67, devoted father and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2009 in Houston, TX. He was born on July 23, 1941 in Brownwood, TX. Bob was a member of the first class to graduate from Permian High School in Odessa, TX, and went on to graduate from Odessa Junior College. Bob owned Frontier Gallery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force; and an avid Harley rider; he loved to fly planes and play the bass guitar. Bob was a gourmet cook and had a passion for good cigars and good wine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Charles Hardwick, and Rubye Lee Price Hardwick. Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon Hardwick; son, Charles R. "Bobby" Hardwick II, a 16 year veteran of Houston Police Department; grandson, Albert B. Hardwick, a seamen for the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida; and numerous other relatives and friends. He will be remembered by all who loved him.