‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

(RNS) — The Rev. Lamar Hardwick, a disability activist, author and preacher known as “The Autism Pastor,” died on May 22. He was 47 years old. “With heavy hearts, we want to share that Lamar has transitioned after his journey with colon cancer,” Hardwick’s wife, Isabella Hardwick, said in a recent post on Facebook. “He was surrounded by love, peace, and family, and we are grateful for every precious moment we shared with him.” Friends and collea…