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John Allen Hardee Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - John Allen Hardee Sr., 77, passed away peacefully July 17, 2010 at his home. He was born to Allen Wayman and Aline Ivey Hardee on Oct. 2, 1932 in Chadburn, N.C. He lived most of his younger years in Lumberton, N.C., and then moved to Norfolk in 1950. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, John (Allen) Hardee Jr. and a sister, Betty Hall. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Carroll Hardee; one son, Kenneth Ivey Hardee; two daughters, Susan Hardee Watkins and Diane Hardee Shapley; six grandchildren, Melissa, Jeff, Tiffany, Ashlie, Max and Payton; three great- grandchildren, Melina, Blake and Lindsey; and a sister, Peggy Measell of Richmond, Va. John Hardee and William Carter were past owners of Hampton Roads Business Machines from 1975 to 1994. They were well known in the business community for their honest and fair sales and service. John won many awards for his sales of Mailing Equipment and Business Machines. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father and friend. We will miss him forever. Memorial services will be private for the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 20, 2010.

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Shirley M Keeter

July 29, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Teri Johnson

July 23, 2010

Dear Hardee family,

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die" Thomas Campbell

One spirit here on earth , who had so much (U)ncondtional love for his family. He never met a stranger ,people always saw him to be a (N)ice man that made everyone feel very (C)omfortable.His (L)ife was a union of his body , soul and spirit and will have everlasting (E)nternal life. During his (J)ourney he was (O)bedient to his beliefs with all his (H)eart and soul .He was kind and loving to his (N)eighbours and loved by many.His life was gift and a wounderful blessing. He will be very much missed but always remembered in the hearts of others.

This spirit is uncle John
Thank you for your gift
Blessed, your niece Teri Johnson

Deborah Givens

July 21, 2010

John will be missed by those who knew him. He was a wonderful man, who cared about everyone he knew. He always made me smile and will always be in my heart. Rest easy, John. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Diane McKinnon Johnston

July 20, 2010

John's candle burns bright for all of us so fortunate to have known him during this life. My prayers for peace are with you during a difficult time.

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