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Arden H. Hadwin

September 13, 1932 - January 23, 2011

Arden H. Hadwin

Savannah- Arden H. Hadwin passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011. He was born in Furman, South Carolina in 1932. He moved to Savannah in 1946 and attended Commercial High School for one year. He moved to Hampton, South Carolina and finished high school at Wade Hampton in 1950. Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for three years in Germany, where he met and married Lydia Bott in 1954.
Arden returned to Savannah in December of 1954 and began attending Armstrong Junior College in February 1955. After attending Armstrong, he opened Central Motors Machine and Parts with his brothers Gene and Lynn Hadwin. Arden operated various automotive businesses in Savannah for over 50 years, including Midas Muffler shops in Savannah and Hilton Head.
Arden was a member of the Masons. In 1960, he was raised to Master Mason in Acacia Lodge 452, and the following year became a member of the Scottish Rites for Free Masonry. In 1961 he joined the Alee Shrine Temple as a member of the Clown Unit. He was a member of the Jesters Court 134. Arden was a charter member of the Southside Jaycees and served on the Board of Directors for both The Union Mission and The Old Savannah City Mission. He was a member of the Savannah Exchange Club, the Savannah Board of Realtors and the Savannah Home Builders Association.
Arden Hadwin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Walter Hadwin, his sister, Eloise Dasher, his brother, Gene Hadwin, and his grandson, Gary Hadwin, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Hadwin, his two sons and their wives, Arden J. Hadwin and Rebecca, and Gary L. Hadwin and Lynn, and his daughter, Renee Newell and her husband, Mac, as well as seven grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Porter and Barbara Clark and one brother, Lynn Hadwin.
Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. followed by interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Please send remembrances to the Morris Slotin Fund at the Alee Shrine Hospital for burned children, PO Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Old Savannah City Mission, 2414 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.


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We wanted to offer our condolences to your family for the loss of your family member. We all must face the sting of death at some point, and we all need encouragement and comfort. Matthew 5:4 The Bible offers such comfort to us. It promises better times for all of mankind in the near future under God's Kingdom. Jesus told us that death is like being asleep and he will resurrect all those that have fallen asleep in death. We shall have the chance to see one another again, including our dead loves ones, in Paradise earth where sickness and pain will be gone forever. The Bible holds out the ONLY real hope for mankind. Our deceased family members are in God's memory for now but they shall live again and we have to make sure we are there to see them! Please read these beautiful promises from Jehovah God concerning mankind's future. Isaiah 33:24, Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 37:9,11,29; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9-10; John 5:28-29; Revelation 21:3-4 Pray for God's Kingdom.

- K.Villanova, , GA

Lynn, Ardie and Gary. I just stumbled across Mr. Arden's obituary. I have fond memories of the times that I worked for y'all. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

- Robert Cornett, Savannah, GA

I just found out Mr. Arden had passed away and I am sorry I did not get to give my condolences to the family. The world lost a great man and I will be forever thankful for him getting me to the hospital after the hunting accident on the farm. I only got to see him at Shrine functions and I will miss our talks we would have at the St. Patricks Parade. Ray Christian

- Ray Christian, Hardeeville, SC

I wanted to remeber a gentleman who I had the pleasure of seeing at the CBMC breakfast for 30 years . He always greeted you with a smile and expressed concerns for other. He was a very shrewd business man and he spread joy where ever he went . as do most christian s, he lived by his principles and followed the golden rule. He will be missed .

- john O & Mary F Ewaldsen, savannah, GA

We just heard about Mr.Hadwin. He was such a special man, a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

- Bill and Angela Fielitz, Savannah, GA

Dear Renee And Lydia,I just today heard the sad news.I am so glad that Nina and I had some good times with all of you while both Arden and Nina were in good health.Arden will be missed by all who knew him.

- Hal Minchew, Savannah, GA

I just heard the sad news. He was such a wonderful man full of life and love. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. All my love, Lindy

- Lindy Shallcross, , GA

My deepest condolences for your loss. He was such a great person and he will be truly missed.

- Jules Paderewski, Savannah, GA

The world has lost a wonderful person and we have lost a good friend. Our sympathy goes out to Hadwin family for your loss. Dan & Loyce Weil

- Dan Weil, Richmond Hill, GA

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You. We are so sorry for your loss. Warmest Regards, Harold and Donna Kimball

- Harold and Donna Kimball, savannah, GA

To the Hadwin family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Janice

- Janice Boyles Campbell, Alpharetta, GA

Dear Hadwin Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May you be comforted with all the wonderful memories and God Bless. The Shine Family.

- John & Susan Shine, Savannah, GA

Lydia, we are so sorry for your loss.

- Jim & Pauline Taylor, Savannah, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are of the Hadwin family. A great loss, Arden was a true bright light in the everyday world. I valued his friendship and know that you all will miss him very much.

- Cheshire Rhett, Charleston, SC

Renee, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. We hope to see you and yours in person sometime soon! Love, Chelle, John, Finley and Glenn Kelaher

- chelle kelaher, greenville, SC

I've known Arden for many years. In fact, he was my first customer when I started my business back in the early 1960's. He was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.

- Gene Presley, Savannah, GA

Dear Lydia and Family, May you be comforted by the many caring thoughts of others and find strength by the many memories you have shared with Arden. Years and miles have come between us...but I have fond memories of our families on McClaws St...My mother had shared wonderful stories of the good times had by all. With love,

- Lisa LaFoon Robinette, Colonial Heights, VA

It is with a heavy heart I read of Mr. Hadwin's passing. He was a great man and a good friend that always offered a smile. Our prayers are with the Hadwin family. May God provide you comfort that only he can.

- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum and the staff at Driftaway Cafe, Savannah, GA

Renee & Mac, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Even though I cannot be there to comfort you, know that my love and prayers and with you and your family. The Peace of the Lord be with you.

- Mikki Payne, Hansford, WV

My prayers for you Lydia, and your family. Arden was truly one of a kind. The Midas Duke of the South will be missed and celebrated. He was a friend and mentor.

- Paul Richards, Atlanta, GA

Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your brother. It's hard to let them go and say good bye for I lost my older brother, 3 years ago, this February 4th and have missed him so much. May God give you the peace that only He can give at a time like this. Your old friend,

- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville, GA

Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your brother. It's hard to let them go and say good bye for I lost my older brother, 3 years ago, this February 4th and have missed him so much. May God give you the peace that only He can give at a time like this. Your old friend,

- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville, GA

Jim and I share so many happy memories from Bluffton with 'Mr. Arden' and your family. Our special Lowcountry love! Rebecca & Jim Best

- Rebecca Best, Columbia, SC

To the Hadwin Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Arden.I knew him for many years and as a young lawyer had occasions to handle matters for him in the Central Motors'days.He was always a true gentleman and a good person.He will be missed.You are in my prayers.

- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA

I am a Midas dealer,some of the most enjoyable time I ever had we with Arden at Midas conventions

- Hoke Smith Jr, Fayetteville, GA

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Arden. He was an amazing man and lived a full life. He was not only the kind of man people wanted to be, he was the kind of man people would be proud to be. I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Ernie Gooding Evensen granddaughter of the late Ed and Glondel Hadwin, Furman, SC

- Ernie Evensen, Aiken, SC

Mr. Hadwin, was a fine gentleman and businessman. My sympathy goes to all!

- John Callen, Savannah, GA

Lydia, Renee and family- Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Arden was well liked and respected in the building community and for his many contributions to the community. Thinking of you all during this time. Sincere Sympathy, Helen and Murray marshall

- Helen and Murray Marshall, Savannah, GA

Lydia and family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. For the twenty seven years I had the absolute privilege of knowing and working with Arden as a Midas franchisee, he was my mentor, friend and Patriarch of the Midas Franchise System. His humor, grace and his southern gentlemanly ways will be forever cherished by me, Brenda, Franklin & Anne.

- Barry Buchanan, Aiken, SC

Aunt Lydia, Ardie, Gary, & Renee, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Arden. Words cannot express what he meant to me & my family. He always opened his home and gave his time whenever it was needed. He also always seemed to be the greatest fisherman he ever knew, even though Dad would have a thing or two to say about that. My daughter still talks about him when we go to visit Dad, and the golf cart ride she took with him at the house in Bluffton. Know the you are in my family's thoughts and prayers during this time and after. Bran Gray

- Brandon Gray, Greenville, SC

Lynn, Artie and family, I think of Mr. Hadwin so frequently and will never forget his keen business sense and kindness. The time I spent down the hall renting an office in his office was a great time in my career and my life. Mr. Hadwin always wanted to chat and always made you feel as though you were more important than whatever else he could have been doing with his time. His great smile and kindness to me will always be close fond memories in my heart. I credit him with convincing me to mend fences with my own dad and it was the greatest years I had with him before losing him in 2009. Thanks for everything Mr. Hadwin. My thoughts are with you all in the family during this time. Pat Ferguson Barrow Mincey

- Pat Mincey, Savannah, GA

We wanted to offer our condolences to your family for the loss of your family member. We all must face the sting of death at some point, and we all need encouragement and comfort. Matthew 5:4 The Bible offers such comfort to us. It promises better times for all of mankind in the near future under God's Kingdom. Jesus told us that death is like being asleep and he will resurrect all those that have fallen asleep in death. We shall have the chance to see one another again, including our dead loves ones, in Paradise earth where sickness and pain will be gone forever. The Bible holds out the ONLY real hope for mankind. Our deceased family members are in God's memory for now but they shall live again and we have to make sure we are there to see them! Please read these beautiful promises from Jehovah God concerning mankind's future. Isaiah 33:24, Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 37:9,11,29; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9-10; John 5:28-29; Revelation 21:3-4 Pray for God's Kingdom.

- K.Villanova, , GA

Lynn, Ardie and Gary. I just stumbled across Mr. Arden's obituary. I have fond memories of the times that I worked for y'all. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

- Robert Cornett, Savannah, GA

I just found out Mr. Arden had passed away and I am sorry I did not get to give my condolences to the family. The world lost a great man and I will be forever thankful for him getting me to the hospital after the hunting accident on the farm. I only got to see him at Shrine functions and I will miss our talks we would have at the St. Patricks Parade. Ray Christian

- Ray Christian, Hardeeville, SC

I wanted to remeber a gentleman who I had the pleasure of seeing at the CBMC breakfast for 30 years . He always greeted you with a smile and expressed concerns for other. He was a very shrewd business man and he spread joy where ever he went . as do most christian s, he lived by his principles and followed the golden rule. He will be missed .

- john O & Mary F Ewaldsen, savannah, GA

We just heard about Mr.Hadwin. He was such a special man, a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

- Bill and Angela Fielitz, Savannah, GA

Dear Renee And Lydia,I just today heard the sad news.I am so glad that Nina and I had some good times with all of you while both Arden and Nina were in good health.Arden will be missed by all who knew him.

- Hal Minchew, Savannah, GA

I just heard the sad news. He was such a wonderful man full of life and love. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. All my love, Lindy

- Lindy Shallcross, , GA

My deepest condolences for your loss. He was such a great person and he will be truly missed.

- Jules Paderewski, Savannah, GA

The world has lost a wonderful person and we have lost a good friend. Our sympathy goes out to Hadwin family for your loss. Dan & Loyce Weil

- Dan Weil, Richmond Hill, GA

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You. We are so sorry for your loss. Warmest Regards, Harold and Donna Kimball

- Harold and Donna Kimball, savannah, GA

To the Hadwin family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Janice

- Janice Boyles Campbell, Alpharetta, GA

Dear Hadwin Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May you be comforted with all the wonderful memories and God Bless. The Shine Family.

- John & Susan Shine, Savannah, GA

Lydia, we are so sorry for your loss.

- Jim & Pauline Taylor, Savannah, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are of the Hadwin family. A great loss, Arden was a true bright light in the everyday world. I valued his friendship and know that you all will miss him very much.

- Cheshire Rhett, Charleston, SC

Renee, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. We hope to see you and yours in person sometime soon! Love, Chelle, John, Finley and Glenn Kelaher

- chelle kelaher, greenville, SC

I've known Arden for many years. In fact, he was my first customer when I started my business back in the early 1960's. He was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.

- Gene Presley, Savannah, GA

Dear Lydia and Family, May you be comforted by the many caring thoughts of others and find strength by the many memories you have shared with Arden. Years and miles have come between us...but I have fond memories of our families on McClaws St...My mother had shared wonderful stories of the good times had by all. With love,

- Lisa LaFoon Robinette, Colonial Heights, VA

It is with a heavy heart I read of Mr. Hadwin's passing. He was a great man and a good friend that always offered a smile. Our prayers are with the Hadwin family. May God provide you comfort that only he can.

- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum and the staff at Driftaway Cafe, Savannah, GA

Renee & Mac, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Even though I cannot be there to comfort you, know that my love and prayers and with you and your family. The Peace of the Lord be with you.

- Mikki Payne, Hansford, WV

My prayers for you Lydia, and your family. Arden was truly one of a kind. The Midas Duke of the South will be missed and celebrated. He was a friend and mentor.

- Paul Richards, Atlanta, GA

Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your brother. It's hard to let them go and say good bye for I lost my older brother, 3 years ago, this February 4th and have missed him so much. May God give you the peace that only He can give at a time like this. Your old friend,

- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville, GA

Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your brother. It's hard to let them go and say good bye for I lost my older brother, 3 years ago, this February 4th and have missed him so much. May God give you the peace that only He can give at a time like this. Your old friend,

- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville, GA

Jim and I share so many happy memories from Bluffton with 'Mr. Arden' and your family. Our special Lowcountry love! Rebecca & Jim Best

- Rebecca Best, Columbia, SC

To the Hadwin Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Arden.I knew him for many years and as a young lawyer had occasions to handle matters for him in the Central Motors'days.He was always a true gentleman and a good person.He will be missed.You are in my prayers.

- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA

I am a Midas dealer,some of the most enjoyable time I ever had we with Arden at Midas conventions

- Hoke Smith Jr, Fayetteville, GA

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Arden. He was an amazing man and lived a full life. He was not only the kind of man people wanted to be, he was the kind of man people would be proud to be. I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Ernie Gooding Evensen granddaughter of the late Ed and Glondel Hadwin, Furman, SC

- Ernie Evensen, Aiken, SC

Mr. Hadwin, was a fine gentleman and businessman. My sympathy goes to all!

- John Callen, Savannah, GA

Lydia, Renee and family- Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Arden was well liked and respected in the building community and for his many contributions to the community. Thinking of you all during this time. Sincere Sympathy, Helen and Murray marshall

- Helen and Murray Marshall, Savannah, GA

Lydia and family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. For the twenty seven years I had the absolute privilege of knowing and working with Arden as a Midas franchisee, he was my mentor, friend and Patriarch of the Midas Franchise System. His humor, grace and his southern gentlemanly ways will be forever cherished by me, Brenda, Franklin & Anne.

- Barry Buchanan, Aiken, SC

Aunt Lydia, Ardie, Gary, & Renee, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Arden. Words cannot express what he meant to me & my family. He always opened his home and gave his time whenever it was needed. He also always seemed to be the greatest fisherman he ever knew, even though Dad would have a thing or two to say about that. My daughter still talks about him when we go to visit Dad, and the golf cart ride she took with him at the house in Bluffton. Know the you are in my family's thoughts and prayers during this time and after. Bran Gray

- Brandon Gray, Greenville, SC

Lynn, Artie and family, I think of Mr. Hadwin so frequently and will never forget his keen business sense and kindness. The time I spent down the hall renting an office in his office was a great time in my career and my life. Mr. Hadwin always wanted to chat and always made you feel as though you were more important than whatever else he could have been doing with his time. His great smile and kindness to me will always be close fond memories in my heart. I credit him with convincing me to mend fences with my own dad and it was the greatest years I had with him before losing him in 2009. Thanks for everything Mr. Hadwin. My thoughts are with you all in the family during this time. Pat Ferguson Barrow Mincey

- Pat Mincey, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200