George Hardy Obituary

HARDY, George E.W. III passed on to be with our Heavenly Father and his parents on Aug. 23, 2011. Born in Tampa, on July 19, 1925, to George EW Hardy and Minnie Gertrude Calary, he lived in Tampa until his entry into the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Quartermaster and Navigator on a PT Boat in the South Pacific during WW II. After the war, he attended the University of Florida and married the love of his life, Henrietta M. Trezevant (Hank) and moved to Clearwater in 1950. They celebrated their 64th Anniversary before his passing. George spent over 38 years with the First National Bank of Clearwater as Senior Vice President and Operations Officer. George's memberships included the Rotary Club of Clearwater, Clearwater Yacht Club, U.S. Power Squadron, and Clearwater Historical Society. He was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension where he served on the vestry. He was a founding member of the Clearwater Jaycees and Clearwater Sertoma, and served as President of the YMCA when it built the facility on Highland Avenue. His avocations included sailing, woodworking, wood turning, growing orchids, railroading and travel. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Henrietta (Hank); their sons and wives, George EW Hardy IV and Betty, and Robert G. Hardy and Sharie; granddaughter Sarah Jo Contardo, her husband Dr. Christopher Contardo and two great-grandchildren, Xavier Christopher and Samantha Anne (born Aug. 12, 2011), Vandalia, OH and grandson George EW Hardy and his wife Sue of Austin, TX. Visitation will be held at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater on Thursday, Aug 25, 2011, from 5-7 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave., Clearwater, on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of Clearwater Charities, Inc. or the Suncoast Hospice would be appreciated. www.mossfeasterclearwater.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for George Hardy

10 Entries

Harold Korb

December 9, 2019

Hi George - I'm thinking of you today. I miss you as you were a dear friend of mine. Even though we didn't work together we never thought of each other as competitors in the business of banking. I always thought very highly of you and still remember my first impression as Pat and I walked into the First National Bank of Clearwater.
Fondly,
Harold Korb

Beverly Crosby

June 7, 2016

I left Florida over a decade ago, and am sorry to say I lost touch with many of my old FNBofC friends and co-workers from years ago. Got to thinking about some of them, looked up a few to see where and how they are. Knew it was quite possible that George Hardy was gone. I worked at FNBofC for almost 10 years, had a crush on him for most of that time! Ha! He was the ultimate gentleman, ultimately conservative at work, at least, but I never heard ANYone speak a bad word about him! I was his admin assistant for a while after Jay Tanner left, and I'm sure more than the occasional thorn in his side, as I was as irreverant as he was not! I enjoyed bumping into him here and there after I moved on and he retired. Always a smile on his face and always good for a quick, ever so sweet hug!!! I'm sure he's missed! Bev (Grogan) Crosby

Kelly and Denny Lyons

August 27, 2011

Our condolences to Mrs. Hardy, Bob, Chip and families.
George Hardy was a very pleasant and wonderful man and neighbor. He taught me the importance of being on time because he couldn't wait for Bob and me when he would drop us off at H.S. every day in his early 60's VW bug. I'll always remember him quietly and diligently working on his orchids and later during visits home woodworking in his garage. We always had to come over to see his latest creation. We will miss him.

Mac Byrd

August 25, 2011

My heart goes out to Hen-T, Chip and Bob on the loss of their husband and father. The Hardy's have great friends to my family since 1955. We will miss George, but will carry his gentle strength and goodness in our hearts always. George Hardy was a wonderful and generous man.

Lucy Byrd

August 25, 2011

Loving thoughts and prayers go out to George and HnT's family at this time and always

Phyllis Ray

August 25, 2011

I worked with George at The First National Bank of Clearwater for 31 years. He really was a wonderful man.

RoseMarie & Gordon Kafer

August 25, 2011

My husband and I down through the years had the pleasure of getting to know George and Hank while at Heritage Village activities. George was a reliable, dedicated volunteer; contributed with his business acumen to the Society's financial activities; always with congenial, friendly manners. We will miss him.

Joseph Slavin

August 25, 2011

My wife Drucilla and I have known George and Hank for many years as members of Clearwater Yacht Club. It was always a pleasure to meet George, Hank, and their friends in the dining room. I will always remember George as a fellow sailor, for the advice he has given me, and as a good friend. I shall miss him. Hank, George & Betty, Robert & Sharie, my prayers are with you.

Robin Ronne

August 25, 2011

George was truly a class act whose life examples of dignity, honor and respect were inspirational to me and my family. He was truly one of my greatest mentors. Rest in peace, my great friend, until we meet again.

Cliff Williams

August 25, 2011

George and I worked in Rotary and I always found him to be a perfect gentleman and willing to help in any way. He will be sorely missed.

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