Harold K. Hardy Jr.

Harold K. Hardy Jr., known to most as Grandpa Hardy, 98, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by love from his family. He was born in Dublin, GA and raised in Waycross, GA by Harold and Alma (Flynn) Hardy along with his brother John F. Hardy, all of whom preceded him in death.

He was a very proud Marine Veteran who served his country during World War II in the Pacific as a Staff Sargent, Aerial Gunner and Airplane Mechanic.

He married the love of his life, Elise (Ford) Hardy in Sept of 1946, whom also preceded him in death. Together, they lived a wonderful life in Jacksonville, FL and raised two beautiful children. His career, after military life, was as a salesman for Tomberlin Cigar Candy Co and Consolidated Cigar Corp.

He loved the Lord and serving his people. Deacon Emeritus, Member of the Choir, and Sunday School Class Director to name a few things he was involved in at his church, Kernan Blvd Baptist Church. He will be remembered by many for all his hugs and cheek kisses plus the many Grandpa Hardy stories that we all know and love.

His love for outdoors shown through the many activities he loved to do as he journeyed through his many years of life. He was an avid quail hunter. If he managed to stay in the boat, he always caught the biggest fish just like the rest of his bass fisherman buddies. He also loved to tend to the needs of his delightful garden.

His memories will be cherished and kept alive by his daughter Alma Edenfield; his son and wife, Ken and Beverly Hardy; his grandchildren, Jason Hardy (Laurie), Alicia Thomas (Wade Hjelm) , Melissa Peters (Wes), Eva Hartwell (Steve); his great grandchildren, Harrison, Tate, Owen, Lillian, Kate, Christian, Mason, Avery, Addison; and many other family and friends.

The family wishes to thank Community Hospice & Palliative for its thoughtful service and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor at https://www.communityhospice.com/give/.

He will be laid to rest next to his beautiful bride at Hardage – Giddens Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North Jacksonville, FL 32225 on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 11:00am.

Due to government restrictions, the funeral service will be held privately for limited family members.