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Billy Edward "Rockett" Hardee

1957 - 2019

Billy Edward "Rockett" Hardee obituary, 1957-2019, Gastonia, NC

BORN

1957

DIED

2019

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Greene Funeral Services - West Chapel

216 Archie Whitesides Road

Gastonia, North Carolina

Billy Hardee Obituary

Billy "Rockett" Edward Hardee, 61, passed away, March 1, 2019, at his residence.
Billy was born November 13, 1957, in Darlington County, SC, son of Elwood and Sarah Hardee.
Billy was a kind man. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved to support children's and other charities.
In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memories are his brothers, Gary Hardee (Sherry), Glen Hardee (Pam), Jeff Hardee (Kelly), Alan Hardee (Jenny); sister, Beth Champion (Pete); many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, March 8, 2019 at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. with Rev. Steve Michaels officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston County Toy Run, 122 Dallas-Bessemer City Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made on line at www.greenefuneral.com

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Mar. 4, 2019.

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Seth Brown

February 28, 2020

Bily will be being missed a lot used to work with him Miss him every day

Mike Ramsey

March 6, 2019

Billy and I were close friends growing up. We shared some great times.

Cynthia Carpenter

March 6, 2019

August 2nd 1978 I first met Billy,he was on a job site in Fayetteille,NC while working for a Landscape Co. LandMasters Inc.and while I was talking to him a young man named Keith Carpenter pulled up...Keith and myself since that fateful day been married for 40 years!If I wasn't talking to Billy,I would never had met Keith!Because of Billy,I have a wonderful husband,three great sons and seven precious grandkids!Thank you Billy!

Seth Brown

March 6, 2019

Billy was a hard worker hey did not meet a stretcher Billy will be missed very much

Jeff Fish

March 5, 2019

Billy worked for me for 6 years at EAS. He was very dependable and a model employee. He was very good natured and a friend to all. I don't know anyone who did not like Rocky and that says a lot about any person. I am terribly sad for the family. He will be missed by many friends and loved ones.

David and Diane Etters

March 4, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 4, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Rock was a good man. He will be missed.

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