Jerome Hardy, 60, of Hickory, NC, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 15, 1963, he was the son of the late Della Mae Hardy Davis. Jerome was a fun-spirited, quiet man who enjoyed sports and cars. He was an independent person and a very hard worker. He loved his children and his grandchildren.
Jerome is survived by his children, Ashley June, Cory Lynal Drew (Tosha), Tiffany Nicole Drew, Damahrai Hardy; grandchildren, Luther Tensley, Ja’Marian Rufus, Tygia Drew Howell, Nevaeh Drew, Zakaria Drew, Lamya Jenkins, and Ella Avery; great-grandchild, Kori Tensley; siblings, Kenneth Davis and Zarrida Davis; nieces, Comisha Davis, Kayla Tate, and Ajaziah Davis; and nephew, Trenton Davis.
In addition to his mother, Jerome was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Davis.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024 at McElrath AME Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Tommy Carpenter and James Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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There is a lot I could say about Jerome Hardy but the main thing I will say is, that he loved God, His Children, his Family, and his friend. He would do whatever he could to help and lift people up. This here is a hard pill to swallow but I know God doesn't make any mistakes. He was not only my son's father, he was truly my friend. Jerome we are gonna miss you but God needed you. To be absent from the body is to be present with him, Sleep on and take your rest. No more pain and suffering. You now have a new body and I know you are singing and shouting with the choir. Your son will be well taken care of. With Love, Gigi Harris
We grew up around Jerome and he was always fun and a good guy. He was friends with everyone. We want the family to know that they are in our prayers and if you need us we are here. Love Weasel, Nettie and family
Jerome was a Glen Alpine classmate then on to Freedom every time I would see Jerome he always spoke and always wear a smile take your rest.