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John Milton Hardy

Obituary Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2015

John Milton Hardy, age 90, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.

 

Mr. Hardy was born December 11, 1924 in Habersham County, GA to the late Finis and Ethel Ritchie Hardy. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School, and received his Bachelor’s Degree at Piedmont College. Mr. Hardy was a retired teacher and enjoyed his years serving as a high school basketball official. He served in the US Navy and was a WWII veteran; was a long time member of Cornelia Lodge #92; and was a member of Cornelia First Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Hardy Brooks, and brother, Pierce Hardy.

 

Mr. Hardy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mildred Warren Hardy of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law Warren and Dianne Hardy of Lake Burton, GA; brother, Henry Hardy of Cornelia; grandchildren, Tom and Sandi Hardy of Marietta, GA, Andy and Jessica Hardy of Dacula, GA, and Jenny Hardy of Jefferson, GA; and five great-granddaughters.

 

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel in Demorest with Dr. Eric Spivey and Rev. Gene Todd officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.

 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 4, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, GA 30531.

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel 706-778-1700.
 

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Hardy Family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Date
09/05/2015 at 11:00AM
Funeral Home
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Phone
(706) 778-1700
Address
245 Highway 441 S, P.O. Box 58, Demorest 30535
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