Hardie H. Smith, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 08, 2017. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Morgan Kerr officiating. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Forest Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1848 Tucker Road, Macon GA 31220.
Hardie was born in Hermitage, AR to the late Benjamin and Pearlie Brewer Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marlene Smith, sister, Jo Powell and brother, Cecil Smith. He served his country in the United States Army for 20 years. He received 2 Bronze oak leaf clusters, 2 Purple Hearts, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. His military career ended as the ROTC Instructor at Lanier High School. He was office manager for Smith Radiator and Air Conditioning. Hardie was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church, the Hudson Tabor Sunday School Class, and served as Deacon Emeritus. He loved sports and fishing. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his sons; Randy (Peggy) Smith, Jimmy (Judy) Smith and Brian (Karin) Smith, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister, Frankie Coker and brother, John Smith, and several nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
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