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Jim Hardy Obituary
April 12, 1926 - December 2, 2012
Macon, GA- Jim Hardy, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 02, 2012. He was born in Macon to the late James F. and Philamena Hardy. As a 19-year old, newly returned from U.S. Navy service in the Pacific during WW II, he met Sarah Beck in Macon and they married on February 16, 1946.
During his career as an electrician, he trained and "turned out" scores of Middle Georgia electricians. He also served many terms as president of the local union of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a member of Fort Hawkins Masonic Lodge 418.
A deacon and life-long member of Mabel White Baptist Church, in his early days he was known for hosting large gatherings of youth at his home, and in more recent times for backyard fish-fry events feeding nearly a hundred senior citizens.
For many years he volunteered with John H. Heard Elementary School on landscaping projects, building bookcases and patios, installing ceiling fans in classrooms, and many other enhancements for students. A member of the Rutland Lions Club since 1969, Jim was recognized with a Melvin Jones Fellow awarded by Lions Club International for a lifetime of community service.
He is survived by Sarah Hardy, his wife of 67 years, and three children: Lynda Wiggins of Fairburn, Jerry Hardy (Diana) of San Antonio, Texas and Michelle (David) Collins of Macon. He was the youngest of 13 children and his sole surviving sibling is Helen Kilgore of Macon. He loved his grandchildren: Courtney Wilson, Amanda Wiggins, Jamie Luther (Ben) and Cody Wilson and held a special place in his heart for great granddaughters Cami and Abby Luther.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Crest Lawn.
The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. The Reverend Joe McDaniel will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors.
The Macon Rutland Lions Club, the Mabel White Adult 6 Sunday School Class, and the IBEW will sit as groups.
Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of funeral and burial arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jim Hardy
Sandra Meek Wilkes
December 30, 2012
Lynda, Although it has been "forever", I do send my thoughts and prayers to you. I know it's not easy no matter what.
Frances Meek
December 30, 2012
Sarah, I hate to hear this. I know you will miss him. Thinking of you over the years. Take care.
James Green
December 7, 2012
Mr. Jim was a good man who will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
December 7, 2012
to the hardy family.
i was one of those young trained by jim.i got out of the service i 1953 i went to work with dozier electric co.i was an electrician i the coast guard but all of my training was ship board type training.all of you know what a fine gentileman jim was at home.he knew his joband was a GREAT teacher.
earl williams
Debra Ramsay Crump
December 6, 2012
I am so so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was one of my very favorite people, ever. Love to Aunt Sarah, and all the family....Debra Ramsay Crump
December 5, 2012
Hey Hardy, I am so sorry for the loss of your daddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy and Russell West
December 5, 2012
Sara, Jerry,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the good Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Jerry Williams
December 5, 2012
Aunt Sarah, Lynda, Jerry & Michele,
Our love is with you during this very sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Jim. He was a special man, so loving and giving. Daddy also sends his love. We were just talking on the phone and remembering some of the great times.
Love, Becki Stearman Smith and Edmond Stearman
Davey Keys
December 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Hardy, during this time. Please accept my condolences.
(You took care of me when I was at Heard back in the early 80's)
Shirley Rhoads
December 5, 2012
Mrs Hardy and family, my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Mr. Hardy. We met 20 years ago when Mr. Hardy was in ICU at the Medical Center with my Mama, Ruth Hart. Those of us in the waiting room formed a friendship as we waited to see our loved ones. Have thought of you often over the years. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Larry Evans
December 5, 2012
Jerry and Lynda, Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Larry and Willine Evans
Kay Ozanich (McKenzie) Buchanan
December 5, 2012
Jerry, sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. I have fond memories of you and know your Dad did a great job raising you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Henry Goss
December 4, 2012
Mrs. Hardy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord grant you peace during these days.
pamela clark
December 4, 2012
Ms. Michelle, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father,I have you & ypur family in my prayers.
Steve Lake
December 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 4, 2012
Mrs Hardy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Carol Willingham
December 4, 2012
Dear Michelle,
I know you will miss your Dad. He sounds like such a wonderful man, and he and your Mom raised you to be a very caring person, also. I pray comfort and peace to you and your entire family. You are loved and appreciated. Blessings, Gail Metcalf
Chris and Keith Yester
December 4, 2012
Our prayers are with you during this time. He was a great man who will be missed by so many people. Love you guys!
December 4, 2012
My prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Allen Smith
December 4, 2012
SARAH , LYNDA , JERRY AND MICHELLE , WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM . OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL . JIM WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM . HE WAS ONE FINE MAN !!!
JAMES AND YVONNE HARRINGTON
Wanda Hudgins
December 4, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Wanda
Jimmie DeLoach
December 4, 2012
Sarah,Jerry,Lynda and Michelle I am so sorry to hear about Jim passing away. You are in my prayers. May God bless the family.
December 4, 2012
Sarah, Sandy and I want you to know that you will be in our prayers and thoughts. Haven't seen you in a long time but still think of you. Sandy and Marie Sanders
Gloria McSwain
December 3, 2012
Sarah,
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorry. Jim was a wonderful man, and you were fortunate to have 67 years with him. I know you will deeply miss him but relish the wonderful memories.
Much love,
Gloria
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