William C. (Bill) Hardy of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the age of 88. Mr. Hardy graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in agriculture. After cattle farming for 10 years, he pursued a career with the Department of Agriculture where he worked as a Soil Conservationist for over 30 years. Mr. Hardy was an active member of First Baptist Church in Covington. He served in various roles at the church including teaching Sunday School classes for many years, faithfully acting as a deacon, and lending his beautiful tenor voice to the choir. Mr. Hardy's passions were playing tennis and bird hunting, especially quail and dove. Once retired, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Bertie Ann, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Hardy; and parents, Leonard George and Cecile (Berry) Hardy.
Mr. Hardy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Bertie Ann Hardy of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Bert Jones of Sandy Springs, GA; grandchildren, Bryce and Annalise Jones; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Zee and Lucia Massey of Crawford, GA; as well as sister-in-law, Jane Hardy of Peachtree City, GA.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Hardy will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019, 11:00 A.M., at First Baptist Church, 1139 Usher Street NE, in Covington, with Dr. Cody McNutt officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with his family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Wednesday, March 13, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: First Baptist Church, or Gerri and Ralph Murphy Scholarship Fund, in care of First Baptist Church.
Visitation
MAR
13.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
MAR
14.
11:00 AM (EDT)
First Baptist Church (Covington)
1139 Usher Street
Covington, GA, 30014