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Robert Ardis Obituary

Robert "Bobby" Ardis, Sr. Harleyville, SC - Robert "Bobby" Gene Ardis, Sr., 84, of 136 Woodland Drive, Harleyville, husband of Frances Knight Ardis, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Trident Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on 2:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Harleyville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Bobby was born on July 21, 1931, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Burton LeGrand Ardis, Sr. and June (Honey) Williams. He was a graduate of Sumter High School and retired as chief chemist from Giant Cement after 43 years. After retiring from Giant Cement, Bobby founded and pastored the Church of God's Faithful. The joys of his life were serving God, loving his beautiful wife of 65 years and spending time with his ever growing family. Throughout his entire life, Bobby had a love for fishing and had a special fondness for wading the shallows of Lake Marion fly-fishing for bass and bream. He was predeceased by a son, Jeff Ardis. Surviving is his wife, Frances Knight Ardis, Harleyville; sons, Gene (Debbie) Ardis, Jr., Elloree, Gerry (Jennifer) Ardis, St. George, Jenny Ardis (Scott) Lyons, Walterboro, Jon (Charlene) Ardis, Harleyville; 17 grandchildren: Rob (Shannon) Ardis, Joy (Darren) Woodard, Adam Ardis, Shanon Ardis, Janis (Bobby) Peavy, Lee Ardis, Hannah Ardis, Rachel Ardis, Josh (Priscila) Lyons, Matt (Naomi) Lyons, Ashley (Joshua) Crockett, Jordan Ardis, Courtney Ardis, Hayley Ardis, Sheridan Ardis, Melissa Ardis, Katie Bailey; 13 great-grandchildren: Cade Ardis, Ava Ardis, Andrew Woodard, Ethan Woodard, Isobel Woodard, Anthony Peavy, Andrew Lyons, CJ Crockett, Riley Crockett, Adam Ardis, Jr., Mary Anne Ardis, Draco Bailey and Braeden Ardis; a brother, Burt (Elaine) Ardis, Moncks Corner; sister, Peggy Ardis Weeks, Harleyville and many nieces and nephews. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2016.

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The White Family

March 24, 2016

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ardis family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time

This was their 55th wedding anniversary...but still "kissing" after 65!

March 22, 2016

Evidently where the "Ardis Curse" came from!!

March 22, 2016

Good looking couple both inside and out

Jon Ardis

March 22, 2016

March 22, 2016

Clara Grant-Martin

March 22, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry Cummins

March 19, 2016

Mrs. Frances, Jonny, Jenny, Gerry, and Gene, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Bob was truly a GOOD MAN who will surely be missed. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Myrtle Moss-Daughty

March 19, 2016

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My deepest condolences to the Ardis Family, with love!

Jennifer Triplett

March 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

David and Margie Crockett

March 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you go through the days and weeks ahead. Sending our love to our extended family in South Carolina.

Loretta Poston

March 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Frances and the entire family.

Ruth Sigmon

March 18, 2016

The therapy team at St. George Healthcare Center would like to offer our sincerest condolences. He was a wonderful and sweet man who was truly a pleasure to know. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Shumpert

March 18, 2016

Thinking of you all as you deal with your new normal without the family patriarch.

Ralph and Jenny Hanahan

March 18, 2016

Ralph and I have such fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Ardis and the whole family. We are so sorry for your loss, but we know that we have hope and we will once again see him. Praying for peace and comfort for Frances and the whole family that can only come from God.

Daniel Frendo

March 18, 2016

Jennifer and I send our sincere and warmest condolences to the Ardis family.

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