Clifton "Frank" Franklin Hardy

Clifton “Frank” Franklin Hardy, 72, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at home.  He was a loving husband, father, grand-father, brother and friend. 

He is survived by his wife Mary Hardy; daughters Greta Hardy and Rita Ming and husband Trevor; grand daughters Alex Hardy, Sarah Morton and Samantha Heimberg and husband Galen; sisters Joyce Malpass, Ann Howard, Rose Landrum and husband Mickey, Linda Jones and Dawn Fisher and husband Ken; brother Earl Hardy.

Clifton is preceded in death by his parents Troy Hardy and Ida Madge; two brothers William Hardy Sr. and Bruce “Peanut” Hardy.

Clifton was a proud sailor of the United States Navy during the Vietnam war.  Following his service in the Navy, Clifton worked with Electricon Inc. of Kinston before his final service at LL Van Electrical where he retired in 2012. 

Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Military Rites with Pastor Trevor Ming officiating.