Carlos Jasper Hardy, 95 of Athens, passed away on Monday, May 1st, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hardy was born on November 24th, 1927, in Athens, to Alvis Clifton and Katie Lavandia Mitchell Hardy.
Mr. Hardy is survived by his wife Geraldine Coffman Hardy; children Joanne Clinard (Kenneth), Dianne Moore (Johnny), C.J. Hardy; grandchildren Carla Morell (Eric) and Casey Bearden (Nick); and great-grandchildren Chandler Morell, Merritt Morell, Wyatt Bearden, and Alice Bearden.
Mr. Hardy loved hunting, fishing, singing, telling jokes, and above all else, his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edward Hardy, Tom Hardy, and Alvis “Bunt” Hardy; and sister Ilene Moss.
A graveside service for Mr. Hardy will be Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at 3:00pm at Roselawn Cemetery, with Richard Clinard officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:30-2:30pm at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Eric Morell, Nick Bearden, Chandler Morell, Wyatt Bearden, Richard Clinard, and Rob Davis.
