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Jim was a proud Member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Jim graduated from the University of Georgia and attended Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta. He was an Attorney in North Georgia for 30 years. In addition to being a founding member of the Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar, he also held the title of president for the organization.
Jim was a former Teacher, Coach and Mentor for Henderson and Sequoyah High Schools in DeKalb County. He was a World Class Strength Coach and Weight Lifter and the State of Georgia Champion for 16 years.
Jim was a member of the River Bend Gun Club, Member of the 2011 USA Palma Rifle Team and an Accomplished Long Range Rifle and Pistol Champion.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at McDonald and Son Chapel, following visitation beginning at 2 p.m.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.
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Alan Powell
March 27, 2017
Dear Hardy family,
Coach had an impact on many of us at Sequoyah, and the lessons he taught me about honor and character have guided me the last 40 years. I was blessed to have Jim as a positive influence on my life. I am sorry for your loss and offer my deepest sympathies.
Sonny Davis
March 25, 2017
My childhood friend....we lived on the same street, played together, schooled and grew up together, shared many friends that we still have today, you the envy of the neighborhood since you were the only kid on the street with a pool in his backyard. Unique for the early 50's to say the least!! While we lost contact as we went off to separate colleges, we stayed in touch through those many friends me made as children.....your presence will be missed....always smiling when I saw you, you were a true gentleman each time me met....God Bless!!!!!
Lynn &Lynn Strickland
March 24, 2017
Dear Candy, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. His love for family, human and pups, his friends and"the Lake"are memories we will keep of a good neighbor and a good friend.
Rusty Jackson
March 24, 2017
I will remember and miss "Coach" always.
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William Haase
March 24, 2017
You were a great coach and mentor!
Mick & Lorna McDowell
March 24, 2017
Dear Candy, we are so saddened to hear about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry that we won't be able to make it to the funeral do to a prior commitment. Thank you for letting us know about Jim's passing. Brother Don Shockley had called our house and left us the message. May our Good Lord comfort you in you time of grief.
Love, Mick and Lorna McDowell
William Miller
March 24, 2017
Semper Fi my brother Marine.
Lance Surgeon
March 23, 2017
We are diminished. Happy trails Jim.
Tommy Lnight
March 21, 2017
Prayers to family. I will remember your wit!
L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home
March 21, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lenee Ragsdale
March 21, 2017
A true gentleman's gentleman! He always had a warm smile and gentle words for everyone. Never heard him complain or speak ill of anyone. He set a very high bar for living life. He will be missed.
March 21, 2017
Sorry for the loss of Jim. He will be missed by all of us.
Geri Clark
Larry H Barnes
March 20, 2017
Semper Fi my Brother.
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