Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For William "Booty" Hardin

William Robert Hardin “Booty” , age 70, was born to the late Lola Mae Hardin and Roger Hardin, Sr. in the old Gastonia Negro Hospital in North Carolina on September 21, 1950. He died quietly at home in Charlotte, NC on November 12, 2020.

For the first 18 years of his life, Robert lived in Gastonia and Dallas, NC. He graduated from Highland High School in Gastonia and moved to Charlotte after graduation. He immediately started his career as a bus driver for the city of Charlotte and served the city as a bus driver for 40 years. In addition to his city employment, he also worked for 15 years as a part time terminal bus driver at the Charlotte International Airport. He worked a third job at Mann Travel for 15 years as a Group Travel Coordinator. He enjoyed putting together travel packages for clients, friends, family and corporate customers. He briefly attended Central Piedmont College. Robert was committed to his work and received many favorable comments for a job well done. Robert accepted the Lord through baptism at Friendship Baptist Church in Gastonia and toward the end of his life, often exchanged Bible verses with family members. He was blessed to enjoy many hobbies in his life to include motorcycles, traveling, and ceramics. He was active in civic organizations where he achieved the rank of 33rd degree Mason as well as a committed Elk.

Robert leaves behind five wonderful children: Dennis Hardin of Gastonia, Antoine Calloway of Charlotte, Trent Parks of Charlotte, Audrey Plubee White of Charlotte and William Robert Hardin, Jr. of Charlotte. In addition to his children, Robert is survived by the following: brothers: Roger Hardin, Jr (Odessa) and Tony Hardin both of Gastonia; sisters: Evelyn Degree of Kings Mountain, Vera Holmes (Walter) of Davidson, Marie Kendrick of Gastonia, Lola Mae Adams (Charlie) of Gastonia; Hattie Burris (Sam) of Gastonia and Loretta Jackson of Dallas and his aunt Ruby Friday of Gastonia and his entire host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Walk thru viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 3 until 8:00 p.m.

Guest Book

My friend Rob was a sweet guy. I'll miss our conversations. Teresa

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I will always remember my Cousin Robert as one of the most wisest person God has created. I made it a point to visit every other Thursday for the last 7 years to bring laughter to him. His Caregivers was like family to him and me. God knows he is already Missed but cannot be forgotten. Condolences to the Entire Hardin Family Tarba Kay Stroud S. Parks

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My condolences to the family. Robert you will truly be missed. Lorna Moore and Israel

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Robert, I will miss my daily prayers that you sent me. They was always on time for whatever I might was going through that day. My deepest sympathy to the family of William Hardin. Deaconess Julia Friday Spivey Raleigh, NC

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Robert was a very special person and friend to all of my family. Having worked with me for over 20 years in travel. He never failed to call every Thursday to check on my family even with all of the issues he faced. I thank God for allowing me to see him the day he passed. He will always be in our prayers. Mike Wall and family.

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You Will be Missed Robert. Our prayers to the family, although Robert was always a part of our family. He was like a brother to us. We were always so close whether for barbeques, Thanksgiving Dinners or whatever we were together until it was impossible for him to get around. We love you and you will be missed. Donna Fewell Butler

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Rest In Peace Uncle. Anthony Hardin, Virginia

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We pray for the family during this particular time. May God bless and keep you in His glory. Dr. Otis H.Floyd

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Sending our condolences to the family. ~Michael Womack and Gail Womack Jeter

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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