Born November 1, 1925 in Belfast Northern Ireland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Phyllis Hardy, his parents David and Mary Hardy, two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Dolores) and John, daughter Norma, granddaughter Brooke (Willie), and great grandchildren Lauren, Dax, Zoie, and Ashlee. He will be loved and cherished by all who knew him. Services will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, located at 1820 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 and will be on May 30th at 11:00am.