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Robert Hardister Obituary
Born February 28, 1941 in Durham, Mr. Hardister was the son of the late Robert B. and Katie Ellis Hardister. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also Atlantic Christian College. He was employed in management with Carolina Telephone and Sprint for 37 years, retiring in 2002.
Surviving are: his wife, Sharyn Lanier Hardister of Wilson; two daughters, Peggy H. Harris and husband, Walker, and Cara Rebecca Hardister, both of Durham; his son, Robert B. Hardister III and wife, Heather of Cary; one cousin, Larry Ennis of Raleigh; two grandsons.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Howerton & Bryan Funeral chapel, Rev. Murray Garrot officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Annex B.
Pallbearers will be: Scott Savage, Martin Purvis, Jim Stancil, Darrell Perry, Jody Webb, and Brian Jinks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity, in memory of Mr. Hardister.
The family will receive friends at Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friends will also be received at the home of Peggy and Walker Harris, 3104 Surrey Road following the service.
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Jim Hinton
February 18, 2008
I just received word that Bobby had died. I live in Topeka, Kansas and news is sometimes late getting out this far. I went to high school with Bobby at Southern High. Sorry to hear of your loss and you and your family will be in my prayers.
Jim Hinton
Vernon Porterfield
January 27, 2008
A good man and fellow basketball player in the Southern High School Class of 1960 has passed on to his reward. I have fond memories of Bobbie, and offer my sincerest sympathy to his family.
martha sanderford
January 25, 2008
we're very sorry to learn about the death of Bob.
you and your family are in our prayers
Clyde R. (Bobby) Cook, Jr.
January 25, 2008
Was so very sorry to learn that Bob, a cousin of mine, has passed away. And the following family members of mine have asked me to convey their deepest sympathies as well: my brother Rocky Cook and 87-year-old mother Evelyn Ellis Cook, both of Jax., NC; my youngest sister Linda Cook Wrightson of Raleigh, NC; and my oldest sister Elizabeth Cook Glass of Tallahassee, Florida....
Jerry & Pam Hardister
January 23, 2008
When I talked with Bobby in the fall, I thought that after his impending operation he would be fine. I am glad that we had this last visit. I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you during this very hard time in your lives. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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