Benjamin Floyd Hardison, Jr.

Benjamin Floyd Hardison, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2014.

He was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Hardison of Arapahoe.

Floyd was a graduate of East Carolina, Yale and Wayne State Universities.

He received a direct commission to the US Army where he served in combat in Vietnam Nam and retired as a Major after 22 years of service.

His second career was at Pamlico Community College where he served in many roles including Trustee, Foundation Director, financial aid officer and educator.

He was also devoted to Bethany Christian Church where he served as deacon and elder.

Floyd is survived by wife Sandra of 22 years; brother, Smith Paul of Arapahoe; and former spouse, Nancy Hardison of Greenville.

He is also survived by his children, Benjamin Hardison III, Elizabeth Wood, Catherine Davies, Paul Hardison, Eddie Swain, Michael Swain and 14 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Bryant Funeral Home Monday, September 15th from 6-8pm.

A memorial service with military honors and masonic rites will be held at Bethany Christian Church, Tuesday at 11 am with the Rev. Merritt Watson officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons, Bethany Christian Church or the Floyd Hardison Memorial Scholarship Fund.