He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Miller Hardy; father, Thomas Allen Hardy; as well as his beloved dog, Jake.
Allen is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Caldwell Hardy; 3 children, David Hardy (Cliff), Travis Hardy (Kelly), and Rebecca DuHamel (Sean), all of Montgomery, AL; sister, Martha Hayes (Lowell) of Columbus, SC; brother Warren Hardy (Betty) of Blythewood, SC; sister-in-law, Jennie Tanner (Glenn) of Montgomery, AL; 2 Step-Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Grandchild; along with several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.
Allen proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS O’Brien (DD 725), where he learned his skills in telecommunications. After leaving the Navy he worked 14 years for South Central Bell/AT&T, followed by a 28 year career with Norment Industries until his retirement.
Dad never knew a stranger and welcomed anyone into our family with open arms and a loving heart. He was a kind and gentle father and loving husband. He has left a lasting impression on us all and will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nursing staff, and palliative care team of the Baptist Medical Center South for taking such great care of Allen during the last few weeks of his life.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 1:00pm at Leak Memory Chapel in Montgomery, with a Graveside Service to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Hardy family may be made at www.leak-mc.com
