Robert (Herky) P. Hardison, Jr.

         Born and raised in Lewisburg, Tn. After high school graduation, attended a Prep School in Washington, DC and then graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy (1961). Received a masters from George Washington University. Retired from the U. S. Navy (1981) and the U.S. Government (2005). Have lived in Newport, RI, Annapolis, MD, Alexander, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Mayport, FL, Monterey, CA, and Seoul, Korea. Moved to Wilmington, NC (2005) to be with granddaughters.

         Had two wonderful grandmothers who taught him Jesus at a very young age. Served as a deacon and an elder at the Norfolk, VA Church of Christ for 30 years. Continuing to serve at Pine Valley Church of Christ as an elder, and leading a men’s Bible class. Herky and Gayle host a Pine Valley small group meeting on Sunday evenings for study and fellowship.

         Upon USNA graduation, (1961) married high school sweetheart, Gayle Thompson (who led him to be baptized). Have two adult children, a son Rob and a daughter Dixie, four granddaughters and five great grandchildren. Enjoys playing golf and visiting family