Timothy Dean Hadder, 71, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at Athens-Limestone Hospital. He was born August 2nd, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana, to James and Jewel (Cole) Hadder.
Tim leaves behind his wife, Becky Hadder; sisters, Sandra Pendergrass and Rhonda (James) Glenn; brother, James (Dale), and wife Karen Hadder; four stepchildren, Chris Ball, Maria (Josh) Davis, Johnathan (Leslie) Ball, and Jason (Anna) Ball; seven grandchildren, Faith Ball, Olivia Ball, Landon Ball, Carson Ball, Connor Ball, Benson Ball, and Hudson Ball; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and great-great-nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Jewel (Cole) Hadder.
The memorial service for Mr. Hadder will be Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home; from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with Jeremy Glenn officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Tim wanted to be buried in overalls and a patriotic shirt. If you come to the service, Tim wanted blue jeans and a patriotic tee shirt.
Mr. Hadder was a 100% proud American. He served in the Army National Guard. He worked at 3M in Decatur for forty years. He hunted, fished, and liked to garden.
In lieu of flowers, please donation to Wounded Warrior Project or IPawsrescue.org.
