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Christopher "Chris" Carl Hardee
1962 - 2020
Christopher "Chris" Carl Hardee
1962 - 2020
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BORN
1962
DIED
2020
Christopher "Chris" Hardee Obituary
Christopher Carl Hardee, 58, lovingly known as “Chris,” passed away early on the morning of Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.
Chris was born in Mullins, a son to Carl and Louise “Tootie” Sarvis Hardee, on November 25, 1962. Chris who dearly loved his daddy, helped out in the family business, he was co-owner and operator of Hardee’s Service Center in Mullins, on the corner of Highway 76 and Park Street. Chris’ love of cars spilled over into one of his favorite pastimes of NASCAR. Chris loved a race and was a diehard Dale Earnhardt fan. If you knew Chris you knew he always had a joke to tell, he enjoyed people’s laughter. He also enjoyed the getting back to nature time he spent hunting and fishing, his outdoor time taking trips to the mountains, even if it was just to get away to enjoy the cool, crisp air.
Surviving Chris in addition to his parents, Carl and Louise Sarvis Hardee are his children: Christopher Brent (Hollie) Hardee of Mullins, William Thad (Kayla) Hardee of Nichols, Waylon Tyler (Hannah) Hardee of Mullins, Cody Carl (Gloria) Hardee of Mullins and Michael Allen (Michelle) Conner of Little River; his Grandchildren: Luke and Lanie Hardee, Reid Hardee, Jacob Conner and Leann Rose Conner; the Mother of his children: Melinda Moore; his Two Sisters: Pamela Hardee (Bill) Lawson of Mullins and Amy Hardee (Thomas) McLeod of Green Sea; Four Nieces and a Nephew; and a Lifetime Friend, Cecil Stroud.
Chris was predeceased by his sister, Paula Renee Hardee.
A graveside service for Chris will be held Sunday afternoon, November 22, at 2:00 P.M. in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Robbie Baxley and Dr. John Odom officiating. The family will receive friends following the service there at the cemetery.
The service will be livestreamed on the Cox-Collins Funeral Home Facebook page. We ask people in attendance to please wear masks during and while speaking to the family for everyone’s safety and to follow social distancing protocol.
Marilyn Hart
December 22, 2020
I met Chris about 14 yrs. He was always smiling and happy go lucky. I have a special place in my heart for Chris because he always treated me fair and our friendship grew over the years. He told me how he liked going to The Smokies and since that was the last placed I lived. I gave him my tag. I am so sorry for everyone loss. He was so full of life. I just found out today. And I am speechless. Rest in peace my dear friend. I will miss you .Marilyn Hart
Dean & Cathy Ray
November 23, 2020
Love and many prayers for this family. May God wrap you in His loving arms and bring you comfort, strength and peace now and in the days ahead.
Bettie Evans
November 22, 2020
I send condolences to the Hardee family during your time of bereavement. Truly Chris will be missed by my mother (Lila) and I who were longtime friends and customers of him. May God grant you peace at the difficult time and comfort your hearts.
Steve Small
November 22, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss.Always enjoyed visiting this family. I pray God The Holy Spirit comfort you in this time of loss and sadness. Steve Small.
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Eddie Williamson
November 21, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss...this is great family...and Chris was always a good friend...my condolences to the family!
Gloria Lewellen
November 21, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Pat Barnhill
November 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We will continue praying for the family to receive love and peace during this time. May God’s Holy Spirit surround each one of you. We loveyou
Todd Blevins
November 20, 2020
What a kind and gentle man Chris was. I always enjoyed talking with him about cars, life, and family. Rest in peace, my friend.
James Hugh Gerrald
November 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Lou Bame
November 20, 2020
Don and I are so sorry to learn if Chris passing. We send prayers, sympathies and condolences to the Hardee family. Love, Don and Lou Bame
Katharine Williamson
November 20, 2020
Thinking of the family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Jeannie (Martin) Kinney
November 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for this dear sweet family . Sending love and prayers to all of you .
Nancy Rowell Stanley
November 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Chris Was Always A Very Sweet Person. Always Smiling ❤ Sending Prayers And My Love To You All.
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