James Earl Hardy, Jr., 83, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2022. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl Sr. and Rivers Hardy. He is survived by his sister, Joy Hardy Chamberlain(Raybon); and two nephews, Clay Chamberlain(Cindy) and Brent Chamberlain(Nikki). Mr. Hardy was a 1957 graduate of Collierville High School. After High School, he served our country in the United States Army. He later attended Memphis State University. He retired after a long career in the restaurant equipment business in St. Louis. Mr. Hardy was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the Episcopal faith.