Randolph McKee Hardee, Jr. (Randy) passed away April 2, 2020 at his
home in Park City, Utah surrounded by those that love him dearly.
He was born July 14, 1942 in Sebring, Florida, the son of Enza Lou Weaver
and Randolph M Hardee, Sr.
Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife of 57 years, Susan Wood
Hardee and 3 daughters; Meredith Hardee Horne, Delia Dian Hardee and
Stephanie Laurel Hardee (Charlie Gant, son in law). PaPa will be missed
immensely by his grandson, Colin W. Horne IV (Tigerlily Jasmer Horne,
granddaughter in law) Great grandbaby, Briar Rose Jasmer Horne and
granddaughter Jane Rebecca Horne.
Randy is also survived by 3 sisters, Diane Wingate (Ron), Sharon Jimenez
(Robert), Jane Hardee Shirek and 2 brothers, Lawrence Douglas Hardee
(Nanette) and Lee Augustus (Gus) Hardee (Kathy) and sister in-law Jane
Patricia Wood Block. Included in this large family are several nieces and
nephews.
Randy was always very physically active including 4 years of
football for Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL. After serving in
the United States Marine Corps from 1961 until 1968, he began a career as
an insurance broker. He started his own firm, Coordinated Programs, Inc.
now headed by his daughter Dede in Jacksonville, FL. For 49 years in business, Randy was involved with multiple charitable clubs and served on many boards making a difference in the community. Among these memberships were The University Club, serving as Chairman.
He was a lifetime and qualifying member of The Million Dollar Round Table.
He was also involved with the Rotary Club, The National Association of Life Underwriters and The Good Guys Club, helping to form with various leaders in the community.
Once married, he and Susan lived with their girls in Ponte Vedra Beach,
FL. Randy (aka PaPa, Biggie, Uncle Randy, Large) worked very hard
throughout his life, but also enjoyed many activities such as motor cross,
bike-riding, swimming, hunting, fishing and traveling. He shared this
particular love with Susan. Together they traveled to many places
including, Switzerland, England, New Mexico, Utah and many others.
Notably Randy climbed Mount Rainier and was such an excellent
marksman that he acquired his teaching certification for gun safety.
His love of keeping active and working hard took a back seat to his family
and completely defined him. A running theme at all gatherings is
storytelling and Papa amazed all with his beautiful and funny tapestry of
life.
He lived by a few simple rules; show up on time, say please and thank you
and do what you say you are going to do.
"There is but one rule of conduct for a man to do the right thing. The cost
may be dear in money, friends, in influence, in labor, in a prolonged and
painful sacrifice; but the cost not to do the right thing is far more dear: you
pay in the integrity of your manhood, in honor, in truth, in character. You
forfeit your soul's content and for a timely gain you barter the infinities."
-Archer G. Jones
Arrangements entrusted to Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem, Utah.
Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
A future "virus free" Celebration of Life will be held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.