John Jeffrey "Jeff" Hard, 74, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away at home with loved ones on May 4, 2021, after a battle with cancer.
Jeff was born on April 7, 1947 to David and Anne Hard in Miami Beach, Florida and raised in Albany, Georgia. He also lived in Atlanta, Denver, Dawsonville, Georgia and Scottsdale, Arizona before settling in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with his wife, Kim. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kim Teagarden-Hard; his stepson, Blake Bennett (Kacie); grandchildren, Chloe, Sawyer, Cash, Georgia Mae, and Camryn, Tinsley and Bo; stepson, Chris D'Addario (Joelle); grandchildren, Jordan, Kade, and Hudson; and stepson, Michael D’Addario; siblings, David ("Skeet”), Stewart, and Becca; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved Miniature Schnauzers, Sammy and Lucy.
Jeff served in the United States Air Force from February 17, 1969 to December 12, 1972, including deployments to Vietnam and Thailand. He retired after many years in business management, marketing and sales. Jeff was a devoted stepfather and grandfather. He always had a deep love and humorous way with children. He was a counselor at Athens Y Camps in Tallulah Falls, Georgia and was a mentor to many, including the members of his weekly men's group to whom he always made himself available---day or night. Jeff loved football, boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, motors of all kinds -- trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, boats, tractors, RVing (traveling in their recreational vehicle) and guns. He loved spending time at home with his wife and dogs, and you could usually find him working in his yard or in his garage refinishing Boston Whalers or tinkering with motors. He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, entertaining stories, sharp wit, dry sense of humor and a warm heart. He was a true southern gentleman with a gentle spirit whom will be deeply missed by friends, family and all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held for John Jeffrey "Jeff" Hard on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Below are links to the various livestream options for John Jeffery Hard's Memorial Service:
Church livestream page https://boxcast.tv/view/jeff-hard-funeral-297058
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTKSRB/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTVvSp_yIxLsP22HpDw6Xg?view_as=subscriber