Archibald Hardy

Archibald Hardy III (December 19, 1936 – April 11, 2023) was an American politician who served as a member of the South Carolina Legislature from 1979 to 1983.^[1][2]

Archibald Hardy
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 77th district
In office 1979–1983
Preceded by	Harold Edward Taylor
Succeeded by	Luther L Taylor Jr
Personal details
Born	December 19, 1936
Died	April 11, 2023 Saluda, North Carolina
Spouse	Beverly M. Kinder
Children	5
Alma mater	University of South Carolina University of North Carolina University of Georgia
Occupation	State agency official

Political career

Hardy worked as an Official for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.^[3] He served as a long time Rotary Club member.^[4]

Upon Hardy's death, Governor Henry McMaster announced that flags would be lowered in his honor. On April 15, 2023, Executive Order 2023-28 was filed for that purpose.^[5]