Gretna………Herman Virgil Hardy, Jr., age 71 of Gretna died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.

Born April 16, 1947 in the Greenfield area of Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Herman Virgil Hardy, Sr. and Ethelyn Robertson Hardy.  He was predeceased by a sister, Kimberly Padgett.  Mr. Hardy was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church and a retired LP Serviceman with Abercrombie Oil Company.  He loved to fish and hunt; but his true love was his family and cooking outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Betty Shelton Hardy of the residence; two daughters, Wendy Hardy Reese and husband, Billy of Gretna and Holly Hardy Boles of Gretna; one brother, David Lee Hardy and wife, Alice of Gretna; two sisters, Pat Francis and husband, Henry of Gretna and Janice Doss of Gretna; three grandchildren, Kristin Reese Solomon and husband, Mike of Gretna, Jason Hardy Reese of Gretna and Aidan Ray Boles of Gretna; and two great-granddaughters, Reagan Solomon and Palmer Solomon.

Per his request there will be no public service.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 1022 Commerce Street, Suite 3C, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .