Sammy Hardegree Jr.

A native of Barrow County, the son of the late John S. Hardegree, Sr. and Louise Morrow Hardegree. He was a 1967 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.

Mr. Hardegree’s career included building several successful businesses in the Winder-Barrow community and beyond. Once retired, he joined the police academy, earned his captain’s license and worked as a park ranger.

Sammy’s notable accolades include appearing in the "Who's Who of Georgia" in 1972, and active memberships in the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of the Jaycees, Winder Downtown Business Association, Winder Lions Club, National Rifle Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Candidate for State House of Representatives District 64. He was member of the First Christian Church in Winder and held both elder and deacon positions. He was further involved with multiple civic organizations and philanthropic endeavors.

Sammy was passionately devoted to his family and friends. He was a loyal fan of the Georgia Bulldawgs.

He leaves his beloved wife Deborah “Debbie” Thomas Hardegree; his son John S. Hardegree III (Lauren Kortrey); and daughter Haley Anna Hardegree Holt and her husband Chris. He also leaves a brother Douglas E. Hardegree and a sister Laura Jean Potter. He is also survived by his grandson John S. “Jay” Hardegree IV.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday, July 30that Smith Memory Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31stat 4:00pm at Smith Memory Chapel. Burial to follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are being held by the Smith Funeral Home, Winder.