NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Nick Artis Hardy, age 87, who died on Thursday, October 7, 2021, will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Pine Chapel Memorial Garden Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Hardy of the home; one daughter, Laneil Hardy of Battleboro; eight sons, David Hardy of the home, Brian Hardy, Sr. of Warrenton, Thurman Hardy of Rocky Mount, Welford Hardy, Sr. (Sherry) of Hollister, Willie Massenburg (Lenora) of Aventon, Herman Hardy (Brenda) of Nashville, Sherman Hardy (Joann) of Rocky Mount, Kelvin Hardy (Annette) of Warrenton; three brothers, William Hardy of Whitakers, Raymond Hardy of Hollister, Larry Hardy (Ruby) of Stone Mountain, GA; 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be October 11, 2021, Monday evening from 6 until 7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home.