JACK HARDY Obituary

MOUNT AIRY — Mr. Jack Gibson Hardy, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at his home. Mr. Hardy was born Dec. 19, 1925, in Surry County, to the late James Ethard and Annie Ausborne Hardy. He bravely served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during World War II and continued serving with the Mount Airy National Guard, dedicating more than 20 years of service. He retired as a foreman from Proctor-Silex Inc. and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hardy is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Hardy Scott and Jimmie of Mount Airy; two grandchildren, John Ewell Scott and his friend, Lacy Thompkins, and Lena Catherine Scott and her special friend, James Hooker; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Scott, LaKinzie Scott, and Shaylee Scott; his stepgranddaughter, Leslie Scott and her three children, LeAnna, Keaton, and Allie; four sisters, Mae Turpin, Frieda Chauncey, Barbara Lane, and Billie Bradley, all of Mount Airy; and his many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Harris and Mildred Schmitz; and a brother, Wade Hardy. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at 4 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with Dr. Steve Lindsley officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery, with full military honors. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:30 until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Published by Mount Airy News from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2013.
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JIM FRYE

October 20, 2013

Jean McMillian

October 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 17, 2013

You have been a very good friend , I will miss you Jack.

Myrna Henninger

October 17, 2013

Grady Gravley

October 17, 2013

Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Becky McCann

October 17, 2013

I took care of him and nhsc he was a good man.GOD BE with the family.

reta

October 17, 2013

Holding your family in our prayers.

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October 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 17, 2013

Praying for your family!

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October 17, 2013

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