Sam Neverson Hardy Sr., 97, passed away December 20, 2019. He was born October 12, 1922 to the late William Robert Hardy and Georgianna Gardner Hardy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Holland Hardy; daughter Jacklyn "Jackie" Marie Hardy; sisters, Betty, Leah and Gertrude; brothers, Bill, Leo, John and Lloyd.

He is survived by his son Sam Neverson Hardy Jr. ( Joan); daughter Joye Hardy Fowler (Mac); four grandchildren, four great grandchildren; sister Mary Hardy Benton.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville with Rev. Lee Colbert and Dean Holland officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery.