Charlie Elton Hardy, 93, of Williamston, N.C., passed away at home on March 21, 2017.

Elton is survived by his daughter, Laura Jill Hardy Gravely and husband, Bill; his son, Charles Elton Hardy and wife, Barbara; his sister, Muriel Alford; his stepdaughter, Julia Whitford Ipock and husband, Russell; and his stepson, Billy Whitford and wife, Linda. Grandchildren are Frances Isenrich, Ash Gravely, Eva Hardy, Mary Claire Hardy, Carla Hardy, Taylor Whitford and Meghan Ipock. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Frances Johnson Hardy; his second wife, Sybil Fillingame Whitford Hardy; his parents, Annie Blanche Cherry Hardy and John Weldon Hardy; his sisters, Evelyn Hardy and Pat Matkins and brothers: Clarence, Dennis and John Hardy. Elton was born December 16, 1923 and lived his whole life in his beloved Martin County. After graduating from Robersonville High School in 1941, he moved to Williamston where he spent his life serving his church and community. Elton was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and loved singing bass in the choir. He owned Harrison Crawford Insurance Agency and enjoyed a successful career as an independent insurance agent and proudly served as President of the Independent Insurance Agencies of North Carolina. Elton participated in many civic clubs and was recognized with numerous awards. In his leisure time, Elton enjoyed golfing, playing cards and fishing with friends. His greatest love was for his family and the many gatherings that always included the best of southern cooking. Elton will be remembered as a generous, loving man by all who knew him.

Funeral service will be Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, N.C. at 3:00 P.M. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.