"Dear Eddie & family, Thank you so much for opening your arms to me and taking me in as part of your family. Thank you Eddie for telling me all your stories from when you were in the force. Thank you for your service. I enjoyed hearing each and everyone of them. I will miss you dearly. Say Hi to my dad for me. Happy fathers day always.?"
In loving memory of
Eddie Dean Hardy
March 10, 1951 - April 17, 2020
Retired Major Eddie Dean Hardy was born on March 10, 1951 and passed away on April 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Virgil Hardy and Clara Owenby Hardy. He is survived by his wife, Victoria de Give Hardy; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Hardy Brooker and John Arrowsmith Brooker of Kennesaw; grandchildren, John (Jack) Arrowsmith Brooker Jr. and Katherine Mae Brooker of Kennesaw, brother and sister-in-law, Robert Clarence Hardy and Gail Hardy of Louden, TN; brother, Anthony Owenby Hardy of Acworth; sister, Deborah Sue Smith of Smyrna and his precious malti-poos, Katie and Scarlett.
Mr. Hardy graduated from Wills High School, Smyrna, GA in 1969. At the age of 20, he chose to become a Police Officer serving the citizens of Fulton County for 30 years with honor and distinction. His career began with the Atlanta Police Department in 1971, transitioning to the Fulton County Police Department at its inception in 1975 where he served until his retirement in 2001. During his tenure he served as Patrolman, Detective, Field Training Officer and member of the S.W.A.T. team. Mr. Hardy was passionate about his profession and his brothers and sisters in Blue. We thank him for his service.
While he had many hobbies, such as boating, motorcycle riding, woodworking and gardening, his greatest joy came from being with his family, friends and watching his beloved grandchildren, Jack (19) and Katherine (13) grow up.
Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or The American Cancer Society.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of the arrangements
Tributes
"To the Hardy family,Jeff and I were saddened to hear of Ed's passing. He was a friend to me for over 40 years and a brother in blue at Fulton County to Jeff. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.With deepest sympathy,Kathy & Jeff Richardson"
"Dear Vicki,It was so upsetting to see that Ed passed away. Allen & I send you our deepest condolences. He was a great neighbor during the years we lived across the street from the two of you. Sending warm hugs.Jan"
"Dear Vickie,So sorry to read of the passing of your husband. So glad you found many years of happiness. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,Barbara Michels Moran"
"We are missing Uncle Eddie along with you, makes me happy to think he is with Grandma Hardy looking down on us. With heartfelt sympathy and love."
"Vicki, Jamie, John, Jack, Katherine and all Eds family:Rhoda and I were so taken back to learn of Eds fatal illness after his optimistic plans to be more active with the family and especially his grand. We are all so subject to the whims of chance in life and the luck these whims usher in is not always good.Ed led an active, varied and interesting life. He as we are all so fortunate to be able to live in the US and have many personal freedoms denied so many on earth. He had a great family and, I believe, his good days far outnumbered the subpar ones.Take care and derive solace from the fond memories you have of Ed and fun times spent together.Be safe."