Mr. Jimmie Loyd Hardy, age 94, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Mr. Hardy was born on August 6, 1927, in Thomaston, to the late John Loyd, and to the late Amma Onedia Thompson Hardy. He worked at Goodrich/Uniroyal for 40 years as a warehouse manager.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby A. Hardy, daughter, Melanie Jones, sisters, Helen moody, Pauline Hall, Rene Nevel, and his brother, John Loyd Hardy.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie (Larry) McDaniel of Monroe, son, Greg (Amanda) Hardy of Thomaston, sister, LaRose Herring of Port St. Lucia, Florida, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. from The Gathering Church.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at The Gathering Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity or Building Roots Inc. at P.O. Box 290 Thomaston, GA 30286 or www.buildingrootsinc.org.