Mark Allen "Grizzly" Hardy

Mark Allen "Grizzly" Hardy

Mark Hardy Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Sep. 13 to Sep. 16, 2009.
HARDY, Mark "Grizzly" Allen, 54, of Chesterfield, died September 11, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jean M. Hardy; stepson, Andrew Bean; a son, Daniel Hardy; stepdaughter, December Sunshine Williams; his mother, Marlene Hardy; a brother, W. Lou Hardy (Rose); a sister, Marsha McMinn (Albert); and three grandchildren, Riley, Azarian and Nakoa. Mark was a truck driver for Abilene Motor Express for nine years. The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., and where a memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 16, 2009

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September 15, 2009

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September 15, 2009

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September 16, 2009

Jean, Marlene, and family,
We are sorry for your loss, and hope you find comfort in the knowledge that Mark is now at peace, and joy in remembering the wonderful times you shared with him
Pat and Barry Butterfield, Omaha, Nebraska

Tommy/Patti Archer

September 15, 2009

Jean, Andrew, and Family,
There are no words to express our sadness during this time; Mark was a true friend who was always there when you needed him. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Blount/Werner

September 15, 2009

Jean,

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Mark. I pray that God will give you the strength to endure what lies ahead for you and your family. You are in my Prayers.

GEORGE/SANDRA MARKLEY

September 14, 2009

JEAN,GEORGE AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MARK.WE SAID OUR PRAYERS FOR MARK,BUT I GUESS THE LORD THOUGHT HE SUFFERED ENOUGH.YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Darlene Morgan

September 14, 2009

Jean, Drew, and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Mark. May God be with you through this difficult time. I will surely miss the advice he offered me and was always straight to the point given it. I will miss him and I love you guys. I’m sure there is a convoy in heaven and I can imagine all their smiling faces.

Allison OConnor

September 13, 2009

Jean and family, my thoughts and love are with you all. I'm so very sorry for this tragic loss. You are in our prayers.

Dianne Bittermann

September 13, 2009

Jean, Andrew, and family - I'm very sorry for your loss. Mark was an awesome guy whom I'm honored to have spent some time with. My deepest sympathies to you all, know he's out of pain and riding the clouds of heaven.
Much love to you both

Barry & Linda Garver

September 13, 2009

Jean and family,
although Mark is not here in the physical, he is here in spirit, and watches over you. Know that God has a plan for him and he is at peace. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you always, We love you. As we reach out to the sun all Harley's shotgun, we will miss the empty seat of our fellow rider. Good-bye Mark! may you rest in peace.

Carmen Klinger

September 13, 2009

Jean and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Sissy & Mike Surett

September 13, 2009

Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Lorie Urschel

September 13, 2009

Jean and family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mari Bryant

September 13, 2009

Jean, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jimmy & Sally Turley

September 13, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. God must have had something more important for Mark to do. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family.

Don Sova

September 13, 2009

I had just found out today on Sept 13 That my closest friend for a number of years In Carmicheals Pa. where me and Mark were high school friends has passed I am very sorry and deeply sadend upon learning. Mark although we didn,t keep in touch I will miss you.Goodbye my friend

Scott & Michelle Jenkins

September 13, 2009

Jean,
You, Andrew and the rest of your family are in our prayers. Words can not describe how much Mark will be missed.

Melanie Arrowood

September 13, 2009

I am so very very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jackie & Larry Gilbert

September 13, 2009

Jean and family,
Words are never adequate at times like these. We are so sorry for your loss. Saturday mornings just won't be the same without his smiling face and his funny remarks. You are all in our prayers.

Monann Davis

September 13, 2009

May God Bless you and keep you at this time..You are in my prayers

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