Stephen Hardy

Stephen Carl Hardy 7/11/57 - 10/25/2015 MARVIN - Dr. Stephen Carl Hardy passed at his home Monday, October 26, 2015. Steve had been battling vascular problems over the last year. Steve is survived by his two sons Austin and Adam Hardy. He was predeacesed by his father Carl Hardy, Jr. and his mother Cora Hardy both of Petersburg, Virginia. Steve was born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia but lived in Charlotte for the past 30 years. Steve attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate degree, The Medical College of Virginia for his Medical Degree in Neurology and continued to obtain his PhD in Psychology from UCLA. A dedicated doctor, Steve spent the last 30 years in general neurology and then took his passion for understanding sleep medicine to open his own sleep center called United Sleep Center where he helped 1000's of patients with the sleep issues. The last few years Steve counseled people suffering from addictions and depression and found that to be his most important calling. Steve was a loving father to his two sons, a true dog lover and avid golfer. Because of his love of medical research, his children have decided to donate his body to medical science which is fitting if you knew Steve. There will be a private service for Steve and his immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Charlotte Humane Society.