ARITON…Mr. Keith Hardy, a resident of Ariton, died Monday, September 21, 2026. He was 62.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, September 25, 2026, at Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Reverend Dr. Randy Adams officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Hardy, son of Louis Wyatt Hardy and Ollie Mae Joles Hardy, was a native of Picayune, Mississippi and moved to Ariton in 1972. He owned and operated Keith Hardy’s Asphalt Paving for over 40 years. Married to his beloved wife, Linda, for 42 years.
Keith Hardy was truly one of a kind. I can assure you there was never anyone else quite like him. If you had the chance to meet Keith, you can be certain he left a lasting impression on you whether it was because he made you laugh, pissed you off, helped you, or simply gave you a lasting memory.
The love Keith had for his family was like no other. His drive, work ethic, determination, and knowledge were remarkable. He was a man who could outwork anybody, and he took pride in everything he put his mind to. Keith would get things done even if he didn’t know how he would figure it out and he wasn’t afraid of hard work. He also had a gift for making a deal. If you knew Keith, you knew he was a hustler and going to bargain until he got the best deal possible.
He was a provider, a businessman, a friend, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a daddy, a father to many others a father-in-law, and above all, a family man. He effortlessly filled each of those roles with pride and gave everything he had to the people he loved.
Keith inspired more people than he ever realized. He taught through his actions, his determination, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to his family. He was larger than life, fearless and unforgettable. There is no one to replace Keith Hardy.
Keith Hardy will always be the Man, the Myth, the Legend!
Surviving relatives include his wife, Linda; children Princess (Alan), Savannah (Trey), and Elvis (Jessica); grandchildren, Angel (Ray), Natalie, Heaven, Myalie, Breylie, Aynslie, and Iden ; niece Neviah. Future great grandchild Eleanor.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Elvis, Dale, Frankco, Alan, Trey, and Ray.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
