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Deacon Matthew Hardy, Jr.

Passed 03/17/2020

Obituary For Deacon Matthew Hardy, Jr.

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc. announces the passing of Mr.Matthew Hardy, Jr.

COMMUNITY VIEWING: Friday, March 27, 2020, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, 2615 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. No flowers please.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Private Service will be held Monday, March 30, 2020.

BURIAL: Private Burial in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL. Memorial service will be announced later Services Licensed by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc., under the direction of Mr. Danny Steele, Licensed Funeral Director-#04395


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Bro Hardy was my Patron in Wright Choice Chapter #696 of Eastern Star. He was a great leader and loved EVERYTHING Masonic & OES related. He gave himself fully to us and proudly lead us until his passing. Thank you fior sharing him with us. He will truly be missed. Kim Morrissette

Our sincere condolences to the family and he will truly be missed. I appreciate him take me under his wing and teaching me alot of valuable things in life. Take your flight my friend.

Martha Clark and family

I am sad to hear about lost of your kind hearted father Decon Hardy just like I was sad to hear about the lost of your wonderful beautiful mother. Our family's grow up together on Jackson Ave and Daily bottom. Your parents went to school with my sisters. When ever my sister would come visit from California. She always went to see Matthew and Minnie every time she visited. Our Family want you to know that we love you and that your parents are in a better place and not still here on this hell place call earth. Your parents is what the southerners call "SOME MIGHTY FINE FOLKS" and will always be in our heart! God want put know more on you than you can bare! We love u guys!

Again, Rest in Heaven my loving brother... Malcolm Hardy and Family Dayton,Ohio

Rest in Heaven my loving brother... all you've ever shown me my entire life, you and your lovely wife is LOVE , and I so much appreciate it, You and Minnie will be truly missed

I am so sorry for your lost. Praying that God with give you the strength and comfort you need.

You was a nice man, sending prayers and

Brother Matthew Hardy, Jr. was a great man. Since 1999 he served the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama as Junior Grand Warden. He was a man who led by example and always was willing to render words of kindness and brotherly love. This world would be a much better place if it were filled with Matthew Hardy's. Our good brother and friend will be truly missed. The Hardy Family will definitely be in our prayers. God bless you. - Corey D. Hawkins, Sr., Grand Master of the MWPHGL F&AM of Alabama

To The Hardy Family, we were saddened to here of the passing of Matthew. It came as a shock so soon after the passing of his beloved wife Minnie. I hearts were still sad from loosing her. It is a comfort to know that they are together with the Lord, and singing his praises. He was a great Father, Brother. Uncle, Cousin and Friend. He will always be remembered and loved. I will always remember our times together when we were children playing in Aunt Alma's yard. "Bro" we love you. Your cousins Juanita Reed Baker and James Reed Jr, Dayton Ohio

To the family of the late Deacon Matthew Hardy Jr.. he was a friend to everyone, he always had a smile on his face and most of all, he truly loved his church family. Matthew and the late Mrs. Minnie Hardy will be truly missed. To the family, cherish their memories and what they instilled into each of youGod's love and HE Will give you the strength to go on. Love each of you. Sister Mary Jones ivory

To our family and friends of Bro. MATTHEW Hardy. I am extending my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. His great grandfather Lincoln was my great grandmother Matties's older brother...

God bless you all now and always Larry & Loretta Bester

Praying for the family. I know that you all are depending on the Lord for strength, and I know that Minnieand Matthew are together again forever.

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

Van Hoose & Steele

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