Herman "Butch" Hardy

Herman "Butch" Hardy died Sunday April 24, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 31st, 1946 in Lenoir Co, graduated from East Carolina University with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration, and served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, where he received the Army Commendation Medal. He worked with Adams Products Company for thirty-eight years, serving as Company President for seventeen years. During his career with Adams, he received numerous awards, including: National Masonry Instructors Hall of Fame; NC Masonry Instructors Association Mason Man Award; Outstanding Service to the NC Mason Contractors Association; recipient of the NC State University School of Design's Wings on Wings award recognizing significant contributions to the School of Design Community, and numerous other awards from the National Concrete Masonry Association. He was also past President and Chairman of the Board of the Carolina Concrete Masonry Association. Butch was an avid fan and supporter of East Carolina University athletics. Survivors include a large extended family. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to Skill Creations of Kinston, c/o Adams Products, Attn. Nancy St. John, 501 Patetown Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530. For more information please click here: www.brownwynnecary.com.