John H. Hards

John H. Hards, age 74, of Roswell, GA passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Hards and wife, Josephine M. Hards. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mavis and Brian Lamsdale, Chatham, Kent, England; daughter, Amanda Grannon, Lawrenceville, GA; granddaughter, Haley Grannon, Lawrenceville, GA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Mitchell, Sterling Heights, MI; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Breda and Gerry Emanuel, Troy, MI; nieces Sally, Judy, Tara, Tracy, Madeline and Beatrice; and nephews William, Steven, Robert and Joseph.

Mr. Hards was born October 13, 1939 in London, England. As a young man, he excelled at swimming and enjoyed motorcycle racing. He attended college and completed a printing apprenticeship in London before moving his family to the United States in 1971. He was a kind-spirited gentleman who was loved, and will be missed by so many.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.