Irby L. Hardy 81 of Toms River passed away Friday September 2, 2011 at Bey Lea Manor in Toms River. Born in Blackstone, VA he resided in Ocean County since 1952. He worked as a mason for many years and enjoyed gardening. He was predeceased by his wife Stella Mae Hardy and many brothers and sisters. Surviving are his daughter Yolanda and Donnie Clyburn of Toms River; grandchildren Faith, Travis, Essence, Joshua and Terrence; great grandson Macaih Lee; brother Thomas and Mable of Toms River and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday September 10th, 2011 at Harmony Ministries 401 Chestnut St. Lakehurst, NJ from 9-9:30am. Funeral services will begin at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Toms River.