John Dale Hardy

John Dale Hardy obituary, Mount Airy, NC

John Dale Hardy

John Hardy Obituary

Visit the Moody Funeral Service & Crematory - Mount Airy website to view the full obituary.

Mr. John Dale Hardy, 90, of Siloam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Mr. Hardy was born February 1, 1935, in Surry County, to John Marvin and Bessie Simpson Hardy. John was a loving husband, father, Papa, and community member. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Anne Hardy of Mount Airy; his granddaughter, Megan Hardy of Mount Airy; his grandson, John B. Hardy and his wife, Carson; his great-granddaughter, Sylvia Hardy of High Point; his sister-in-law, Sarah Simpson of Mount Airy; and his niece, Paula Simpson of Mount Airy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Simpson Hardy; and his son, John Michael Hardy. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 20206, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Scott Coleson and the Rev. Dennis Bledsoe officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, with a blessing by Rev. Mark Mayes. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Marrow Donor Program, 500 North Fifth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401 or online at giving.nmdp.org.

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Moody Funeral Service & Crematory - Mount Airy

206 West Pine Street PO Box 1288, Mount Airy, NC 27030

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