J. Z. Hard age 87 of Sanger passed away Monday March 28, 2005 in Fort Worth. He was born on May 17, 1917 in Frisco, Texas to Josh and Bessie ( Stevenson )Hard. He married Thelma Gray on May 17, 1946, she passed away Aug. 2, 1995. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps 507 th. Parc. Inf. during WW II as a Pvt. First Class. He was a member of the Cooper Creek Baptist Church. He worked as Cabinet Finisher for Marley Millworks until his retirement.

He is survived by his daughters Ruby Wilson of Sanger , Misty Dawn Teague of Sherman. Sons Alvin Wilson and Alfred Wilson both of Del Rio. 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be April 1, 2005 at 2:00 pm in Cooper Creek Baptist Church . Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park . The Rev. Rick Montgomery and Rev. Bobby Bryan will officiate the service. Visitation will be 7 to 8 pm Thursday March 31, 2005 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home.
Mulkey-Mason Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.