Leslie (Les) Hardy

Leslie “Les” Hardy, age 55, of Decatur, GA, formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry E. Hardy; brother, James Hardy; and sister, Carol Jackson.  He is survived by his wife of five years, Lena Dorsey Hardy; daughters, Nicole Hardy and Crystal Haynes; stepchildren, Marcus Leverette and Travis Leverette; mother, Ruth Lott Hardy, Buford, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Carl Johnson, Los Angeles, CA, Wanda and Anthony Reid, Buford, GA, and Lillie R. Sadler, Buford, GA; mother-in-law, Patricia Rogers, Buford, GA; aunts, Freddie Lott, Syracuse, NY, and Louise Wilson, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Tina Dorsey, Decatur, GA, and Loretta Carter, Decatur, GA; brother-in-law, Patrick Rogers, Buford, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mr. Hardy was born September 2, 1959 in Buford, GA.  He was a 1977 graduate of Buford High School, where he played football under the direction of Coach Ed Cochran.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He was a printer with Foote & Davies and attended Allen Temple Methodist Church.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.  To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.