Robert Royal Hardy
August 20, 1928 ~ January 12, 2024
Robert Royal Hardy, 95, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Robert was a native of Moore County. He worked for 41 years with the North Carolina Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. He was a devoted and hardworking husband and father. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, working outside in his garden and on woodworking projects.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents E.E. and Minnie Wall Hardy of Carthage, his daughter Anita Hardy Blue of Carthage, his grandson Jonathan Hardy, and siblings Colin Hardy, Ruben Hardy, Girtha Cummings, Elbert (Junior) Hardy, and Ruth Clapp.
He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Valeria Arrington Hardy of Carthage; a son Robert Dean Hardy (Gloria) of Jamestown; grandchildren Rob Hardy (Tiffany) of Fontana Village, Laura Mashburn (Phillip) of Carthage, Amy Brown (Brandon) of Raleigh, Elizabeth Caddell (Wes) of Carthage, 5 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 15 at 3 PM at Summer Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Summer Hill Baptist Church.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
Services
Graveside Service: January 15, 2024 3:00 pm
Summer Hill Baptist Church
663 Summer Hill Church Road
Carthage, NC 28327
910-947-5160
A kind good hearted man! Will surely be miss by all who knew him. Prayers for all the family Valeria, Dean and grandchildren and great grandchildren!
We were so sad to hear of Robert passing. He and Daddy worked together and were good friends. Praying for comfort for all the family. May GOD give you peace, knowing he is in a better place.
Sincere sympathy,
Eddie and Vetres Livengood and Veder Hurley
Love and Prayers ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Jeff and Darlene Marion
Such a precious man and family that were always our friends and basically family growing up.. I have been remembering and cherishing the memories during this time.. I pray Gods peace and grace and mercy today and the days to come.. love you all very much and so sorry for your loss.. Will be praying hard for all of you ..I pray that knowing where Robert is will bring you comfort.. mom said one time that she had made her reservation in heaven years before her death and was looking forward to her heavenly reward.. Robert is enjoying his heavenly reward and will be waiting for all family and friends still here to join him soon.. love and prayers ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love in Christ,
Kennette