We are sad to announce that on May 27, 2020 we had to say goodbye to James Howard Hardy Sr. (Grand Coteau, Louisiana). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Howard Hardy Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his wife Nathalie Brown Hardy; his parents, Edward Hardy and Lucille Jean Hardy; and his siblings, Edward Hardy, Jr., Marion Hardy, Peter Columbus Hardy, Charles Hardy, Mable Smith, Annie Mae Davis Graves and Maxine Plumbar.

He is survived by : his children, James Howard Hardy, Jr. (Karen) of Crestview, FL, Danny C. Hardy (Paula) of Grand Coteau, Joseph Samuel Hardy (Janice) of Grand Coteau, John Gerard Hardy (Carolyn) of Humble, TX, Reginald Hardy of Grand Coteau and Tara Richard (David) of Grand Coteau; his brother Joseph Arthur Hardy (Doris) of Port Arthur, TX; and his siblings-in-law, Ambrose Brown of Jennings, Alvin Ray Brown, Sr. (Carol) of Grand Coteau, Larry Brown (Brenda) of Arnaudville, Viola Brown Meullion of Grand Coteau and Margaret Brown of Beaumont, TX.. He is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Due to the restrictions of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will be abiding by the governors order which limits the visitations and funeral services to 25% capacity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc