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Obituary For William "Bubba" Hardy Jr.
On the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025, Deacon William “Bubba” Hardy Jr., made his peaceful transition into God’s resting place. He was born on September 29, 1935, to William Hardy Sr. and Lillie Hightower Hardy in Federal Point, FL. He was baptized and was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was ordained a deacon there. He attended grade school at Federal Point Elementary and graduated from Central Academy High School in 1954. He farmed potatoes and cabbage on his land in Federal Point and was employed by Georgia-Pacific Paper Mill for 30 years before retiring.
On August 26, 1989, he married his beloved wife, Loretta Passmore and they celebrated 36 years together this past August.
His favorite past time was fishing with his fishing buddy Randy Hill, working in his yard and watching westerns on tv from his recliner.
He was the past president of the Barragan Tri-County Senior Citizen Organization, a member of the Council on Aging and the head deacon and trustee at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Federal Point.
He was presided in death by his parents, his five sisters, Gertie Love, Alice Arnold, Flora M. Brown, Annie Felder and Louvenia Hightower. Brother, Isaac Hightower and granddaughter Brittany Beauford.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Loretta Passmore Hardy, 4 daughters: Deborah H. Pelham, Hastings, FL, Flora H. Beauford and Pamela H. Brooks of Federal Point and Cynthia H. Allen of Jacksonville, FL;
6 sons: William Bernard Hardy, Federal Point, Gerald (Cristine) Hardy of Jacksonville, FL, Kenneth Hardy of Hastings, Johnnie Holcy of Palatka, Lorenzo (Althea) Holcy of Houston, Texas, Marlon Hardy of Severn, Maryland. Sister: Janie (Charlie) Peppers, Lumberton, North Carolina. Sister-in-law, Victoria Foster of Palatka. 32 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Special friends, fishing partner Randy Hill and Frances Moore.
God children: Michael Hamilton, Breacya “Pokie” Kinard and Monica Ruth Franklin.
Visitation 4-6p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 117 Hart Street in Federal Point
A Celebration of Life will be held 11a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at The Lord's Temple, 140 Gilmore Street in Hastings
Interment will be held in Federal Point Cemetery
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Add A CondolenceTo my cousin Pamela Brooks and Family, Sorry for your loss just wanted you and your family to know that we are Praying for You All For Strength, Peace And Comfort At This Difficult Time, We Love You Cousin Pam, "Keep Your Head Up Whence Cometh Your Health And Strength. The Brooks/McCray Family
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My sincere condolences to the entire family. Will miss my Uncle that I felt was strong and a hero to all that met him. Love you all and keep God in your heart.
My sincere condolences to Loretta and the entire family of William Bubba Hardy Jr. Bubba and I were coworkers for over 26 years at GP in Palatka Florida. He was a gentle giant, in every respect of the words. Blessings to the family
A wonderful man has transitioned home. I/ we loved him and he will always hold a " Special Place In our Hearts!" Love you, family🙏❤️
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Dear beloved family of Mr. William "Bubba" Hardy. It is with great sorrow that I express, on behalf of the Faith Gospel Worship Service Family at Fort Gordon, Georgia, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dearly beloved, Mr. William "Bubba" Hardy. Words cannot fully express the depth of our sympathy nor provide the comfort that only God can give. The Psalmist wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).
Please know that Faith Gospel Worship Service Family stands with you in prayer and love during this time of sorrow. Our collective prayer is that the Lord will bless you with His comfort and peace as you celebrate the life and legacy of your beloved, Mr. William "Bubba" Hardy. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn" (Romans 12:15). May you find strength in knowing that others truly care, share in your loss, and are lifting you and your family in prayer.
May the Lord's blessings and peace be upon you always.
With deepest sympathy and Christian love,
Sincerely,
James Polk Chaplain (MAJ), USA Senior Pastor Faith Gospel Worship Service Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905
My condolences to the family, vevvy and Jimmie Poole
To The Family of William "Bubba" Hardy, Jr. 💔Our hearts will forever treasure the memories of our loved one. May this be a time for sharing those memories...a time for comfort through honoring a wonderful life.🙏🏾 Sincere condolences, "The Peppers' Family"
It is with deepest sympathy that we honor the life and legacy of Deacon Hardy, who served the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Federal Pt, faithfully. SIP sir you will be missed.
On behalf of the Deacon Ministry of Faith Gospel Worship Service, Fort Gordon, Georgia, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Peppers family and the Hardy family. May God's peace, strength, and comfort be with you during this time of loss.
Deacon Johnny L. Dorsey, Sr. Deacon Ministry Chairman
keeping you all in our warmest thoughts as you navigate this difficult time and wishing you hope and healing when you're ready deepest sympathy from James and Doris Shepherd Smith
My condolences to to family may the Lord comfort and keep you through this time of sorrow 🙏🏾
My prayers are with his family sorry for y'all loss
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
