Willie Graham "Buddy" Hardin, age 78, of Lumberton died on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 2, 1938 to the late Graham and Leola Prevatte Hardin.  He previously worked at Burlington Industries.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Iris Alisa Hester.

Mr. Hardin is survived by his wife, Evelene Freeman Hardin of the home; sons, Graham Keith Hardin and Randy Kelvin Hardin (Lisa Renee) all of Lumberton; a daughter, Melodi Joye Davidson of Lumberton; three brothers, two sisters, and six grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton.

The funeral service will be on Thursday, April 6, 2016 at 2:oo PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Russell Kinlaw, Sr. and Rev. George Connor officiating.  Burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens.