Robert E. Hardy, 80, of Mt. Orab, died May 31, 2008. He was born on March 31, 1928 in Cincinnati. He served in the Merchant Marines.

He was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Betty (nee Kidd) Hardy; and wife, Phyllis (nee Fields) Hardy.

He is survived by sons, Jimmy, Rick “Duck,” and Bobby (Becky) Hardy; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held June 4 at the Megie Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Burial followed at the Mt. Orab Cemetery.