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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Franklin Hardy
James Franklin
Hardy
Oct 25, 1971 — Jan 25, 2021
Gulfport
James Franklin Hardy's Obituary
James Franklin Hardy of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 49.
James was born in Gulfport, MS on October 25, 1971. He was a member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church. James graduated from Gulfport High School in 1989 and went on to earn an Automotive Technology certificate from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 1990. James was employed employment with the City of Gulfport, where he worked for 31 years. In 2008, He was promoted to Supervisor in the Water and Sewer Department.
James enjoyed joking around with his nieces, nephews, and great nephew, riding his bicycle, listening to music, shopping at Sam's Club and Best Buy (he was a techy).
He possessed a kind and loving spirit. Throughout his life, James invested his time and financial resources to support his mother who he genuinely and dearly loved.
He will be remembered by loved ones, co-workers, and his neighborhood as the "gentle giant". James would lend a helping hand to anyone he could. His graceful spirit will be sincerely missed by all who knew him.
James was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Sr. and Lula Horne, Ophelia Hardy, and Meredith (Tippy) Davis; aunts, Patricia "Trish" (James) Nixon, Burnette Horne, Fleecia "Wee Wee" Horne, Fleecia Horne Bledsoe, Selinda Hardy Cobb; uncles, Robert "Kenny Charles" Peters, Sr., Arthur "Pop" Horne, Jr., William Franric Hardy; great niece, Naomi Espey; great nephew, Karter Espey; and cousins, Antionette Horne, Dorothy Jean Horne, Lillian Joyce Allen and Donna "Tootie" January.
James leaves to cherish his memories, his loving parents, Jeanette Horne Hardy- Gulfport, MS, Francisco (Dr. Claudette) Hardy- Bethesda, MD; his sisters, Venus Hardy Espey, Vicky Hardy- Gulfport, MS; brother, Francisco "Boo" Hardy (Ann)- Diamondhead, MS; other siblings, Mary Gimon, Sir Fransisco Moore, Fayon Moore, Terquiose Moore, Kayla Moore, Fronswaz Moore, Froncescos Moore, Eric Nevels, Erica Nevels and Maurice Hayes; cousin/brother, Ajary Horne Bey (Yaminah); cousin/sister, Anna Horne Jordan (Carey); aunts Sandra (George) Morrison, Cheryl Greene, and Elizabeth Peters; nephews, Nehemiah Espey and Deion Keyes; nieces Ne'Asya Espey, Shayla Lizana, and Maya Hardy; great nephew, Zyon Espey; a longtime special friend, Melanie Jackson; and a host of other relatives, City of Gulfport Co-Workers and friends.
To My Son
You were so ever dear to me. Always there for me, you were my everything. You always cared for me from beginning to end. Though you spoke few words, your heart was BIG. My heart will always be filled with joy and peace, knowing that you cared for me.
Love, Mama
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Visitation
February
1
Monday
Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
10:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
February
1
Monday
Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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