James "JC" Carol Hardison

James Carol Hardison, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Newport News after a brief illness. He was born October 2, 1931 in Wayne County, North Carolina, son of the late Jimmy and Gertrude Hardison.

He had been a Peninsula residence since 1949. He graduated from the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, where he worked for 42 years. He was an accomplished pipefitter, heating and air conditioning repairman, and an overall general handyman. He was a member of West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton and a member of St. Tammany Lodge #5 AF&AM.

J.C. was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 60 years, Margaret Hardison. He is survived by his daughter, Panice Clark; grandchildren, Ashby Pope (James) and Patrick Clark; brothers, Theodore Hardison (Janice) and Donald Hardison (Faye); sisters, Jean Pierce and Frances Wiggs (Ed); “adopted” grandchildren, Robbie Laufer (Candice), Joanna Laufer, and Mallory Laufer; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be deeply missed by all.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of JC’s life will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Either flowers or memorial donations to West Hampton Baptist Church, 631 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, VA 23661 are appreciated.

The family wishes to thank the 5th Floor nursing staff at Sentara CarePlex, especially Tiffany and Rachel for their excellent care; the numerous friends and family who visited and stayed with him during his short illness; and caregivers, Mary Barber, Gabrielle Wilson, and Nicole Taylor.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolences with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, 23666.