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Eben HARDIE III

1958 - 2019

BORN

1958

DIED

2019

Eben HARDIE Obituary

HARDIE, III, Eben Lover of Life; Lover of Family; Lover of Competition; Friend to All Eben was born on August 26, 1958 and passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on May 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Mimi Bondurant Hardie, daughters, Sarah Hardie Johnson (Elliott) and Kacy Hardie Howard (Harris), mother Sarah Allen Freeman (Richard), siblings Marion Hardie Mathes, Scott Davis Hardie (Jennifer), Christopher Sanders Hardie (Darlene), Lydia Hardie Belfield (Gary) and countless nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Eben Hardie, Jr. He was a graduate of the Isidore Newman School and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he played both varsity tennis and squash. He had a distinguished career in commercial real estate and owned a successful business, Hardie Real Estate Group. Whether on the golf course, tennis court or the squash court, Eben excelled. He was a past president of the US Squash, SESRA, the Georgia Tennis Foundation and the Georgia Soccer Development Foundation. He was a member of the Piedmont Driving Club, Ansley Golf Club, the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, the Jesters Club and the Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland. He was also a member of several New Orleans Carnival clubs, was on the board of the Preservation Hall Jazz Foundation, and adored the New Orleans Saints with all his heart. Eben was a kind and generous man. He was the life of the party, a hilarious joke teller and lit up every room. He was a coach and mentor to many, whether it was in sport or someone just starting their career. He gave his wife the best life she could ever have hoped for and his daughters were his pride and joy. He will be dearly missed by the many who knew and loved him. The memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on Wednesday May 15 at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends before the service from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm at the church. After the service, the family invites friends for an informal reception at Sarah and Elliott's house in Springlake. Interment will be in New Orleans at Metairie Cemetery on Friday at 11:00 am graveside. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Preservation Hall Jazz Foundation, A+ Squash, the Georgia Soccer Foundation or the Georgia Tennis Foundation.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 15, 2019.

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Charlotte Sprague

July 9, 2019

Mimi,

I am saddened to learn of your husband's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and sending healing thoughts.

Don and Mary Morgan

May 25, 2019

Mimi, Don and I offer our love and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Don and Mary Morgan

May 25, 2019

Mimi, Don and I offer our love and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mary and Don Morgan

Mark Young

May 20, 2019

Mimi:

I was shocked and saddened by the news that Eben passed away. I pray for God to provide you great comfort during this difficult time.

Rande Johnson

May 19, 2019

Dear Mimi,
My deepest sympathy to you and your girls. Eben will always have a special place in the hearts of the Johnson family. We have so many fond memories of the years spent at the Atlanta Health & Racket club, and such appreciation for Eben's generous support of Marie & Katherine's deveopment as junior squash players.
With love,
Rande

Paige Mitts

May 17, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful friend, husband and father. Eben was a true New Orleans gentleman, a kind and generous man who was such fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with Mimi and the girls, and may Eben's soul Rest In Peace. With love, Paige

Joe Stahl

May 17, 2019

Such a good, classy, wonderful fellow, gone way too soon. My sympathy to all the family.

Lee Stall

May 16, 2019

Mimi and girls, I am so sorry to hear of Eben's sudden death. I was very fond of him and always enjoyed his visits to the NOLTC. Whenever anyone speaks of Atlanta, I think of Eben. You and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Kathryn Scurlock

May 16, 2019

Eben was a man of many passions... Squash, tennis, family, business, Preservation Hall and New Orleans Saints to name a few...I was so fortunate to have played tennis with him either as a partner or an opponent since the 1970s...always very respectful ...And what a welcoming person...Just 3 weeks ago, he was helping me with getting some liquor set to me from Atlanta to NOLA...and in true Eben form, the friend helping with the delivery, Eben invites to his crawfish party and then says, "Bring your family and friends too"...To say the least, he will be terribly missed..I share in your loss...

Robbie & Andre Rubenstein

May 16, 2019

So very sorry for your enormous loss. We are thinking of you.

Patricia and Vernon Brinson

May 15, 2019

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Family of Eben.
We are saddened by his death.

Ward Bourdeaux Jr.

May 15, 2019

Eben was always upbeat and a joy to be around. Beyond sports, he was a man of many interests which made him special.... he'll be sorely missed. Mimi and the girls are in my prayers.

Kat Grant

May 15, 2019

Eben you will be truly missed! It won't be the same without you at the JI Invitational, William White, Can Am's, Nationals etc. You were a true competitor and fun to party with!
God Bless
Kat Grant

James Heldring

May 15, 2019

I was fortunate enough to win two 50+ national squash doubles championship with Eben. He was a great partner and a great competitor. He was a regular participant in national events and his presence will most certainly be missed. May he rest in peace.

Chris Maier

May 15, 2019

Hate to hear the news. Thoughts and prayers with his family. Eben lived GREAT life and he will be missed.

May 15, 2019

May the family's hearts constantly be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times shared with Eben.

LBD

Jim & Elsebeth Fenner

May 14, 2019

At Mission Hospital, Asheville or we would be there

John Arciero

May 14, 2019

I knew Eben from national championship tennis where we battled several times. Always the consummate gentlemen, sportsman, and competitor, he was always gracious, courteous, and fair... and talented. He spoke lovingly of his family and friends and had great respect from his fellow competitors. Eben will be missed. Godspeed Good Warrior.

Mike Corsini

May 14, 2019

Mimi and girls
I am so sorry for your loss. Eben was the best. He was a great friend and golf partner on our many trips over the pond. I can't tell you how much I will miss him, his humor and his golf tips. He was bigger than life. Prayers to your family.
Mike And Julie Corsini

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May

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

LA

May

15

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

LA

May

17

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Metairie Cemetery

New Orleans, LA

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