Billy Eugene Hardy

Mr. Billy Eugene Hardy, age 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 21, 2020.  A native of McDowell County, born on January 07, 1951, he was the son of the late Eugene Jackson and Eula Virginia Hardy

He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, brother, Ralph Hardy, sister, Irene Wilkerson; and brother, Charles T. Hardy of McDowell County.

Billy was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by all, he had a love for cats, and enjoyed working in the yard around his house.  Billy was a buddy to everyone and could cut-a-rug on the dance floor.  He worked for the Marion Manufacturing Company for years, and was a member of St. John A.M.E. Church in Nebo. 

He is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Carson of Nebo, North Carolina, Linda Rutherford of Nebo, North Carolina and Nora Hardy of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; and one brother, Toney Hardy of Nebo, North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service with Pastor Arell Rutherford, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow at St. John A.M.E. Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.