Benny Carlies Hardy, age 79, of Northport, AL passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00pm at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Vernon, AL with military honors graveside services and burial following in Union Chapel Cemetery.  The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00pm until service time at 2:00pm.  Bro. Jim Martin and Bro. Tim Graben to officiate.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Otts Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama or Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Vernon, AL.

Benny graduated from Lamar County High School in 1961.  He was a lifelong member of Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Vernon, where he served faithfully as a member of the cemetery committee and a as Deacon for more than 37 years.  He retired as a Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army National Guard after 28 years of service, and from International Paper Company in Moundville after 13 years.  He spent the majority of his life working in the sawmill industry.  He loved to work on cars and tractors and could fix almost anything.  Benny was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He had a quick wit and a servant's heart, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

His family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. John Miller and Hospice of West Alabama, particularly the in-home caregivers.  Your kindness and compassion have made this journey so much easier.  Also, thank you to our dear friend Dr. Harvey Edwards, his wife Debbie, and the doctors and staff of West Alabama OB/GYN.

Survived By:

Loving Wife of 57 years: Joyce Perkins Hardy, Northport, AL

Daughter: Jennifer Renae Graben (Tim), Somerville, AL

Son: Jason Carl Hardy (Javalla), Northport, AL

Grandchildren: Mary Graben, Somerville, AL

Breanna Hardy, Laryn Williams, and Olivia Williams, Northport, AL

Maggie McElroy (Garrett), Alexandria, VA

Sisters In Law: Eulene Hardy, Vernon, AL

Joyce Hardy, Alabaster, AL

3 Nieces, 2 Nephews, and a Host of family and friends

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Lonnie and Gay Lou Hardy

Sister: Wonzell Brown

Brothers: Phillip Hardy and Kenneth Hardy

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Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing