Paul Hardy,

Jay Hardy (Paul M. Hardy, Jr.), age 43, of Warrensville passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 21, 2010. Jay was born on October 31, 1966 in Wilmington, DE. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, hiking and ginseng hunting. He loved NFL and college football, and was the #1 fan of the North Carolina Panthers. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Tina M. Hardy of Warrensville. NC; mother, Sallie (Poe) Edwards and husband, Wilson of Elkton, MD; father, Paul M. Hardy, Sr. and wife Freda of Jefferson, NC; son, Casey D. Hardy of Elkton, MD; daughter, Kayla R. Hardy of Elkton, MD; sisters, Charity D. Hardy of Elkton, MD, Cindy Pardue of Wilkesboro; nieces, Emily Hardy and Tiffany Treadway; nephew, Jacob Treadway; Aunts, Uncles; loving cousins and many special friends including Kaleb Jones, Kevin Gates, Stefanie Tabor. Private Memorial services for friends and family will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Casey Hardy College Fund, c/o Pat Mahaffey 440 Roaring Fork Rd., Creston, NC  28615.