Samuel Bealle Hardin

Samuel Bealle Hardin, 70, of Lake Wales, Florida 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, Florida 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 US Army during the Vietnam Era.

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

Due to CDC regulations, private graveside service will be held, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with Chaplain Thomas Johnson officiating. The webcast of the service will be viewable by 5:00 p.m.

The Nature Conservancy has established a memorial fund in Sam’s name to benefit the Tiger Creek Preserve on the Lake Wales Ridge. To make a donation, call The Nature Conservancy at 1-800-628-6860 and request that the donation be made in the name of Samuel Hardin. Thank you.