James Silburn "Jim" Hardy

James "Jim" Silburn Hardy, 77, passed away on Aug. 13. Jim was born July 31, 1946, in Conway to parents Audra and Silburn Hardy. Jim spent 25 years working as a lineman for Southwestern Bell as well as owning several private businesses throughout the years. Those businesses included Wooster Grocery, Pink Panther Arcade and the Brierwood Restaurant.

Jim was an avid crappie fisherman and spent many hours over the years out fishing with friends. He was quick witted and loved a good joke. He was a math whiz who loved crossword puzzles and his daily Wordle.

He enjoyed recording and watching all old westerns – his favorite being Wagon Train. He never missed cheering on the Razorbacks, regardless of the sport. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Jane; his parents; a sister, Charlotte Roberts; Kevin "Dino" Huett and Lisa Huett Martin. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Overton (Ford), Heather Kirby (Terry) and a stepson, Chad Huett (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Molly Overton Talbert (Jens), Meredith Overton, Susan Overton, Courtney Berry, Katie Huett, Nicholas Huett, Eric Huett, Abbylea Huett and Maggie Huett, and brand new great grandson Tatum Ford Talbert; a sister, Sharon Burnett and many more extended family members, as well as great friends and neighbors. Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and great friend to many. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 17 at Wilcox Family Funeral Home at 2 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m.

Arrangements made with Wilcox Family Funeral Home, located at 108 North Broadview St. in Greenbrier. A website is available at www.wilcoxfamilyfuneral homeandcrematory.