Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary - Hampstead Chapel
Hampstead, North Carolina
May 15, 1933 – Jun 25, 2025
Charlie Boston Hardee Jr., 92, of Hampstead, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25, 2025.
Charlie was born on May 15, 1933, in Laurinburg, NC, to the late Charlie Sr. and Lena McCaskill Hardee.
Prior to attending college, he was a proud member of the US Air Force. He graduated from Pembroke Junior College with a degree in Mathematics. Over his career Charlie worked for Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock and Carolina Power & Light.
Charlie married his soulmate Virginia “Ginger” Ann Howard, in 1961. Charlie was a lifelong and avid fan of NC State University and also enjoyed woodworking, reading (specifically anything WWII-related), and spending time with his four grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger, his children, Charles “Chuck” Hardee (Sandie), Amy Hardee Pope (Chris), Howard “Andy” Hardee (Susan), and Rachel Hardee (Richard Holt), and his grandchildren, Sydney Hardee, Charles “Chaz” Hardee, Elijah “Eli” Pope, and Andrew Hardee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his elder brother Albert, his younger sister Margie, and grandson Seth Albert Hardee.
The funeral service will be held on July 12, 2025 at 2pm at Topsail Presbyterian Church in Hampstead, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Charlie’s memory to Amedisys Foundation, 1729 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Bolivia, NC, 28422.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
DONALD HUFHAM
July 13, 2025 | Rocky Point, NC | Acquaintance
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Sandra Sindle
July 10, 2025 | Friend
I was a caregiver for Charlie and his sense of humor was a daily part of his life. He'd say something funny and then laugh. He was a joy to spend time with together. We enjoyed time on the porch where he would wave at people going by or sit by the pond taking in nature. Loved watching old movies and gazing out the window during dinner. I am blessed to have known Mr Hardee and be a brief part of his time on earth. He was a kind person who enjoyed life. He will forever be remembered.
Stacy Reb
July 09, 2025 | Holly Ridge, NC | Acquaintance
My deepest condolences.
Debi Wolgamott
July 08, 2025 | Myrtle Beach, SC
May his memory be eternal. I referred to Charlie as my "boyfriend" when I saw him and took care of him over the years. He danced with me on multiple occasions and always had a smile on face. I am sure he is dancing a jig in heaven. My condolences to Ginger and all family that I have met along the way. Love to all, Lynn.
Lynn Dailey, RMA
July 08, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | Friend