Arthur Hugh "Pete" Hardy

Arthur Hugh (Pete) Hardy

Pete passed away quietly at his home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Although the birth certificate says September, Pete was born October 14, 1925, to Carl and Ethel Hardy in Hiram, Georgia. They moved to Powder Springs, GA, around 1935, and the first morning on the school bus he sat next to a pretty blond girl named Ray. He married her in 1946. At the age of 18, he entered the Army and served
during WW11 in the 42nd Rainbow Division, 222nd Infantry. The division was going to France to complete training, but upon arrival were part of Linden's Task Force holding a defensive line along the Rhine River.
He fought in the latter part of the Battle of the Bulge and many other battles, including
one in the O'hlungen Forest where they were told to hold at all cost. They received a Presidential Citation for their efforts. He was discharged with the rank of Master Sargeant.
Returning home, he kept a promise made in a foxhole during battle. It was there he gave his life to Christ and promised to live for Him. He joined First Baptist Church of Powder Springs and served there in many ways for 68 years. Pete married his childhood sweetheart, and they were married until her death in 2005. He worked for Atlanta Stove Works for 40 years, first in shipping, then sales and retired as Customer Service Manager.
Powder Springs was his home for over 75 years. He served on the City Council, Cemetery Association, Lion's Club, mentored young men in business through Junior
Achievement, and as Church deacon. He was a member of the Springville Masonic Lodge for over 60 years. His hobbies were fishing and gardening. He grew up farming and never lost his love for growing vegetables and sharing them with others.
In 2014, Pete moved to Dahlonega to be near family. He joined Dahlonega Baptist and was a member of the Pathfinders Sunday School class. He said the people of Dahlonega were very good to him, and he made many wonderful friends, especially in Church and in his River Knoll community. Pete said he lived a very long life and God looked out for him and blessed him daily, He loved the Lord, his family, friends, church and country and was very much loved in return.
He is survived by daughter, Pat Sandhagen, sister Christine Morgan, sister-in-law Dorothy Miller, nephews Andy Morgan, Marcus Miller, George Smith and neice Sarah Burns.
Special thanks to Donna Perry, Lee and Gretel Tidmore, Lakeshia Bledson, Tamesha Maddox and Northeast GA Hospice for their help in caregiving. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dahlonega Baptist Church Building Fund or to The Masonic Children's Home of Georgia in Macon.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 2pm from the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home Chapel. the Family will receive friends form 12:30 until the time of the service.
Interment will follow on Sunday, August 30th at 2pm in the Powder Springs Cemetery, with military honors.