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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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.