Ryland Stafford Hardy

Ryland Stafford Hardy of Nathalie, VA passed away May 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Halifax County, VA on October 2, 1934 and was 87 years of age. He was the son of the late William Stafford Hardy and the late Mattie Wilburn Hardy. He was married to Dale Everscott Covington Hardy who survives.

He was a member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church.  Ryland was Valedictorian of Volens High School, Class of 1952, avid baseball player, United State Army Veteran, a member of the Volens American Legion and a retired farmer.

Ryland S. Hardy is survived by:

His Wife of 59 years

Dale Everscott C. Hardy of the Home

His Children

Michael Hardy and wife Ronda of Nathalie

Karen H. Lucia and husband Jim of Nathalie

Grandchildren

Trevor Lucia and wife Hayley of Mooresville, NC

Jacob Hardy of Nathalie

Simone Stone of Nathalie

Dexter Stone   of Nathalie

Great Grandchildren

Ryland Lucia

Taylor Francisco

Brother

Kenneth Hardy

Niece and Nephews and their families

Jennifer Moore and husband Barry 

Jeff Hardy and wife Annette

Kelvin Covington and wife Susan

***preceded in death by***

Sister-in-law

Lillian H. Hardy

Brother-in-law

Robert Covington

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 16, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Clover Bottom Baptist Church with the Rev. Shelton Miles officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church and other times at 1058 Cody Rd., Nathalie, VA.

For memorials, please consider North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department, 4201 Leda Grove Rd., Nathalie, VA 24577 or charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.