BILLY WAYNE HARDYwas born in Tyronza, Arkansas on February 15, 1942 the son of the late James Alvin and Myrtle Billie Hollins Hardy.Mr. Hardy was a towboat pilot for Alter Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.Mr. Hardy departed this life on January 10, 2011 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 26 days.He is survived by one son, Travis Lee Hardy of Savannah, Tennessee3 grandchildren, David Hardy, Elizabeth Hardy and Denise Crottsone sister, Dorothy Maria Doyle of Savannah, Tennessee4 nieces and nephews, Tammy Hardy Miller, Tina White Lee, Jimmy Casey Hardy and Timothy Shane Hardy In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Dale Hardy, one sister, Peggy Jean Hardy and one nephew, Johnny Allen Hardy.