Mr. John Hardnett Jr. of 1001 Park Avenue passed away Tuesday at the Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hardnett, a native of Troup County, was born August 2, 1933 and was the son of the late Rev. John Henry Hardnett Sr. and Viola Tucker Hardnett. He was a retired bus driver for the Troup County School System. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member and Deacon of Mount Beulah Baptist Church.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 58 years, Corrine Hardnett; two children: Gwendolyn Pinson (Johnny), Jonesboro, GA; Pamela Huzzie, LaGrange; one sister, Thursbia Hardnett, East Point, GA; grandson, Mykelti Heard, LaGrange; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Hildred Towns, Leotie Carter, and Brenda Hurston.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:00PM at the Mount Beulah Baptist Church. Rev. W. Craig Thornton will officiate. Burial will be in Shadowlawn Cemetery with military honors.

The family will be at their home.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakesdunsonrobertson.com.

Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.