Mr. Hardy Moten, Jr.

A Time to Live:

Hardy Moten was born January 8, 1933 in Billingsley, Alabama. He was the oldest of six children born to the union of the late Mr. Hardy Moten Sr. and the late Mrs. Julia Bell Shelton. After migrating to Valdosta, GA, he met and later married Mary Moten in 1954. Together, they reared their eight (8)children in a home filled with love, laughter,and countless memories.
Hardy had a quiet disposition with an unspoken strength. He loved his family indiscriminatingly and unconditionally. Hardy was charitable to others and had an unpretentious presence that made him loved by all. He often viewed life as a “lottery” and hit the jackpot with his devoted wife, loving family, and supportive friends. Hardy was a “Wildcat” enthusiast.
Hardy worked diligently in the mobile home industry for over 20 years. He was known for his promptness and his navigational skills. He managed several cleaning businesses before partnering with his wife to help build a sustaining contract cleaning business which imparted good work ethics,perseverance, and integrity in their children. His unwavering love and devotion will always be remembered by his children, grand-children, and all who knew him.

A Time to Die:

Hardy lived 2 Tim 4:7-8, he fought a good fight, he finished his race, and he kept the faith. On December 24th 2015, Hardy peacefully passed away at his home and reunited with his Heavenly Father, his mother, his father, and his brother the late Benny Moten and his late son Michael Morrell.

A Time to Mourn:

Mourning his passing while yet rejoicing and celebrating his life: Hardy leaves to celebrate his legacy his wife of 61 years, Mary Moten of Valdosta GA, his three (3) sons: Hardy (Emma) Moten of Macon, GA, Antoine (Debbie) of Oviedo, FL, Anthony (Victoria) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and five (5) daughters: Genetha Willis of Ashburn, GA, Cynthia Moten of Valdosta, GA, Shelia Stacks of Valdosta, GA, Teresa Adams (Rick) of Orlando, FL, and Mary S. Moten of Canton, GA. Hardy also leaves 2 brothers Cardy Moten (Mildred) of Crescent City, Jessie ( Minnie) Moten of Daytona Beach, FL, and two (2) sisters, Willie Bell Bishop of Gadsen, AL and Maime Washington of Gainesville, FL. He is also leaving behind 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of others (including Nikyah Moten, Maurice Young, and Jimmy Williams).

The celebration of life for the late Mr. Hardy Moten, Jr. will be held Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2:00pm from the sanctuary of Southland Church.

Min. Rick Adams will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 10:00am - 8:00pm and the family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 6:0pm at Godfrey Funeral Home.