KURE BEACH — Andrew Hamp “Andy” Hardee Jr., 65, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 3, 1955, to Andrew Hampton Hardee and Lucille Stevens Hardee.
Andy was a graduate of Camden Military Academy and then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. After the military, he worked on vehicles of all types and was a long-haul driver. In 2002, health concerns forced him to retire.
In 2009, he met his love, Pat Hardee. He was quickly adopted by the Kure Beach community. He became the “island handyman.” He loved his Jack Mackerels and race pool family. He would spend his days in the garage tinkering with Gary Teague (Julie). He always had his sidekick Harley, his rescue Chihuahua, by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ruth.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Hardee; three children, Andrew Hamp Hardee III (Stephanie), Shiloh Ann Ferguson (Gary) and his “baby,” Rebecca Leigh Black (James); three grandchildren, Michael Daniel Mosely (15), Eva Elizabeth Hardee (3) and Hampton James Black (3); Pat’s children and grandchildren; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
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