Rodney Allen Hardy, 68 of Freeport

Rodney Allen Hardy, 68, of Freeport, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his home.

Rodney was born on February 10, 1958, in Dover, a son of the late Rudy and Leona (Hunt) Hardy.

Rodney was a 1976 graduate of Madison High School. He helped build homes and later retired from Detroit Deisel where he was head of maintenance. He was a self-taught bluegrass musician and loved working with his hands. Rodney was all about family and adored his granddaughter.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Adam Hardy.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna (Montgomery) Hardy, whom he married on June 22, 1979; a son, Matthew Hardy of Quaker City; a brother-in-law, Mitchell (Tangie) Montgomery of Freeport; sister-in-law, Kathy Montgomery of Cambridge; his granddaughter, Reagan Hardy; his aunt, Norma Greene of Old Washington; his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Treherne; his in-laws, Jim and Helen Montgomery; and many lifelong friends.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 5PM-8PM, with the funeral service the following day, November 12, 2026, at 11AM at Thorn Black Funeral Home in Cambridge with Pastor Merlin Wentworth officiating. Burial will follow at Antrim Presbyterian cemetery.