Mr. Jeffery Hardin, age 69, passed away at his residence on August 5, 2023.

He was a retired factory worker, and a cosmetologist and barber. He was also a handyman who loved working with wood (making something out of any old wood that he could find), loved farming, and he didn't like to ask for help from anyone but freely gave it to anyone who needed it. 

He was born on December 5, 1953 in Lumberton, NC to his parents, the late Ford and Ruth Ivey Hardin. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Carolyn Hartz; sisters-in-law, Pat Fults and Cecilia Hardin; brother, Johnny Hardin; and brother-in-law, Jim Sykes.

Mr. Hardin is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diane Hardin of Liberty; one brother, Tony Hardin of NC; one sister, Nancy Sykes of NC; two sons, Jeff (Toni) Hardin, and Danny Hardin all of NC; two grandsons, Gavin Hardin and Keefe Hardin both of NC; goddaughter, Maddi Lack; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell (Helen) Fults of Auburntown, Ricky (Janie) Fults of Liberty, Wesley "Bull" Fults of Woodbury, Jacky Fults of Smithville, and Jeff (Melody) Fults of Shelbyville.

Funeral service was held onTuesday, August, 8, 2023 with Bro. Jonathan Willoughby officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithivlle, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 16, 2023