Samuel Hardin, 1949-2020

Samuel Bealle Hardin, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Advent Health Care of Lake Wales.

He was born May 27, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Jack Bealle and Doris (Peebles) Hardin. He grew up in Miami, moving to Lake Wales in 1985.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator, who loved nature and motorcycles. A true family guy and big brother, he had an easy going and friendly nature. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Hardin (Emily) of Stewart, OH; step-son, Brian Clark of Atlanta, GA; brother, Doug Hardin (Gail) of Ft. Lauderdale; sisters, Cynthia Hardin Woodcock (Charles) of Ellicott City, MD; Lisa Hardin Hammer (Brian Duplisea) of Stuart, FL and granddaughter, Charlie Mae Hardin of Stewart, OH.

Due to CDC regulations, private graveside service will be held, the webcast of the service will be viewable by 5 p.m. (day and time to be announced) Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements.