Robert Hardy

Robert E. “Bob” Hardy, age 81, Korean War Veteran and a resident of the Chilicothe VA Medical Center, passed away on October 5th, 2015 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on January 4th, 1934 in Glenwood, West Virginia to Florence Reed and Cecil Hardy.

Bob is survived by his children, Nancy (Phil Jr.) Karchnick, of Groveport, OH, Robert (Brook Nelson) Hardy Jr., of Lancaster, James (Teresa) Hardy, of Lancaster, and Mary Buehler, of Lancaster; grandchildren, Phillip Karchnick 3rd, Amy Karchnick, Tenisha Brown, Cara Hardy, Natasha Blankenship, Amber Buehler, and Jessica Buehler; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Edler, of Michigan and Margaret Payne, of Bellefontaine, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

Following Robert’s wishes caring cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at a later date to lay Robert to rest with his wife Carol in Floral Hills Memory Gardens located in Circleville, OH. Military honors will accompany the service for Bob’s service in the United States Army. To send an online condolence, or , please visit www.funeralhome.com.

Graveside Service

11:00 AM ,Saturday, October 17, 2015
Floral Hills Memory Gardens
Circleville, OH