Paul L. Hardy

 Paul L. Hardy, age 71, was called into eternal life on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was surrounded by a loving family. He was born on July 5, 1952, in Alliance, to the late Charles and Helen N. (Williams) Hardy.

    Paul “Butchy” was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Alliance High School. He was a dedicated employee with Art’s Jewelers for 38 years. Paul loved dancing, singing and cooking. He could always make people laugh and loved his Judge Judy. 

  Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Michael D. Hardy and Mrs. Marietta (Hancock) Hardy; four sisters, Elizabeth A. Hardy, Helen L. Hardy, Francine M. Hardy, and Barbara L. Hardy; five nieces; six nephews; thirteen great-nieces; fifteen great-nephews; seven great-great nephews; special friends, Marjori (Wella) Knepp and Fran Orzo; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles Hardy and Mrs. Helen (William) Hardy; grandparents, Mr. William T. Hardy and Mrs. Bertha V. Hardy; brothers, Steve C. Hardy, Larry D. Hardy, and Marvin T. Hardy; uncle, Melvin Hardy; nephew, Darnell Hardy; niece, Stephanie Brunner; and cousin, Melvin Hardy Jr. 

  A graveside service will be held at Alliance City Cemetery on Tuesday, April 2^nd at 2:00 p.m.

 There are no words to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our family and friends. Your heartfelt words of comfort, your acts of kindness, your prayers, your love and your sympathy extended to them during this time of bereavement. May the windows of heaven open and pour out a blessing that you will be able to receive.