Charles Ray Hardister's Obituary
Charles Ray Hardister, 67, of New London, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. His funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Albemarle, NC, officiated by Pastor Ray Johnson. The family will receive friends from 12 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle. A private burial will take place at a later date.
Charles was born on March 31, 1957, in Stanly County to the late Jack Hardister and Kathleen Hardister, who survives him. He is also survived by his wife of 48 years, Glenda Hardister, and his sons, Chad Hardister of Norwood, NC and Christopher Hardister and wife Jennifer of Flagstaff, AZ. He was the proud grandfather of Alexis, Keely, Rilie, Sarabeth, and Shelby Hardister, and great-grandfather to Jonas. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Hardister Jr. (Tram), his sister, Sandra Laine (Ashton), and his special K-9 companion, Daisey Mae.
Charles loved life to the fullest and was a passionate outdoorsman who loved hunting, taxidermy, and gun-smithing. He also enjoyed the freedom of riding his Harley Davidson. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is honored to serve the Hardister family.
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