Joseph Hardee, 66, of Lynn Haven, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in his home. He was born September 30, 1945 in Florence, Italy. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was retired from Panama Beverage Company. He is survived by 3 children, Lynn Webb and husband Fred; Kim Mercer and Scott Hardee; mother, Alice Champagne; 2 grandchildren, Mallory Mercer and John Marc Mercer; sister, Lori Church and husband Glenn; brother, Lloyd Champagne and wife, Sarah; nephew, Christopher Church and a special friend, Babette Tori. Joe will be remembered for his love of sports, St. Andrews Bay
and spending time with his friends. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Joe's brother-in-law Glenn Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to Bay County Alzheimer's Alliance, P.O. Box 16345, Panama City, FL 32406.