James Stephen Hardy, age 55, of Beaufort, SC and formerly of Hoschton passed Monday, August 17, 2015. Mr. Hardy enjoyed fishing, listening to county music oldies and spending time with his son and grandchildren. He was survived by his son Daniel Hardy of Hoschton, Casey Cason and wife Megan of Talmo; brothers Larry Hardy and wife Cindy of Winder, Eddie Hardy and wife Elaine of Social Circle, Mike Hardy and wife Kay of Winder, Mark Hardy and wife Melissa of Clarksville; sisters Susan Bagwell and husband Keith, Regina Holcombe and husband Rickey, Lisa Sturgeon and husband Steve all of Winder; 2 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0699.