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James Hardwick Obituary
Mr. Hardwick was born October 23, 1935 in Loris, a son of the late Harmon Thomas Hardwick and the late Cleo Carter Hardwick. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Wilbur Smith Associates from 1969 to 1980, with positions in finance and international business. He returned to Horry County, in 1980 and managed the family business, Hardwick's Cafeteria in North Myrtle Beach from 1980 until 1988. Jimmy moved back to Columbia with Wilbur Smith Associates in 1988 and worked there until his retirement in 2001. At the time of his retirement, Jimmy was the Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance and he had served the company for a total of 25 years. Jimmy's lifelong dream was to return home and live on the Carter family farm in the Daisy Community and together with his wife they fulfilled this dream in 2005.
Jimmy was predeceased by two brothers, Earl Hardwick and Walden Hardwick; and a sister, Louise H. Morgan.
Mr. Hardwick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mrs. Diane Edwards Hardwick of the home; their son, Rev. James Wilson ''Jay'' Hardwick Jr. and his wife, Lara Beth, of Columbia; his daughters, Joey H. Housand and her husband, Chuck, of Loris and Joni H. Foertsch and her husband, Robert, of Longs; three sisters, Juanita Smith of Lake City, Deanna McKnight of Cayce, and Carolyn Scabery and her husband, Charles, of Loris; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Ward Funeral Home in Loris.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from the Loris First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Hardwick, Dr. Larry Turner and Dr. Robert Winburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery.
Please sign a guest book at wardfuneralhome.org and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Awaken Church, P.O. Box 290188, Columbia, SC 29229.
Ward Funeral Home of Loris, (843) 756-9273, is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stacy Mobley
February 26, 2009
Diane you are such a wonderful woman. I am blessed to have you as a part of my life. Jim was always there for me. He was a special part of my life, to the point of a 2nd Daddy, of hearing every problem, laughing with me and just being there for me whenever. Jim had a hand in where I am today -- in Houston with my wonderful husband Rick and 4 kids. I thank GOD that I was blessed with you. You will always be with me Jim because I Love You. Diane I'm always here for you also. I Love You.
Karen Permenter
February 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was so special and I will always remember that smile.
God Bless
Eva Long Brewer
February 24, 2009
To Carolyn and all the family,I am Uncle Harmon and Aunt Cleo's great neice, Eva (Long). Uncle Harmon's sister Eva was my grandmother and I grew up at Longs with my brother Billy and sister Kay. I have met some of you over the years but I got to know Carolyn from her visits with Aunt Cleo to see my Mom Jessie Lois. I have fond memories also of going with my granddad, Tharon and grandmother Eva to the cafeteria many years ago.It was always a treat for me. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of the family and I wish I could be there to give you all hugs. Your Cousin, Eva Long Brewer
Annes BARNILL
February 24, 2009
Diane and family
so sorry to hear of your loss. Our memories of you and Jim will be a joyful one.
we had some good memories of eating at the cafateris with you. Our store was so convenient to yours for so many years. will always remember that.
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Annes and Wayne Barnhill(Barney and Earls on main st.)
Dana Taylor
February 24, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many great childhood memories from eating at the cafeteria. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Dana Owens Taylor
John Henry
February 24, 2009
Dear Diane,
So sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
John Henry
(Lab...Byrnes)
Janet Calder
February 24, 2009
Diane and Jay,
I have such fond memories of Jay and your family from our time together in elementary school. I was so sorry to hear of your loss and extend to you my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Wyatt
February 24, 2009
Joey,Joni- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was always so good to all the kids at the Crescent Beach stables. We thought of him as a big brother.
My sympathy,
Randy
Wallis Riser
February 24, 2009
Jim was my first boss in my first job out of college in 1970. It was at Wilbur Smith and Assoc. He was kind to me and I have remembered that. Please accept my sympathy.
Wallis (Jenkins) Riser
Brad Cunningham
February 24, 2009
Diane - sorry to hear about your loss. I lived in NMB for 14 years and always enjoyed the cafeteria. You have my condolences....
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