Jeffrey C. Hardee was born in 1956 in Lakeland, Florida and lived here his entire life. He graduated from Kathleen High School in 1974 and began his career with Polk County where he retired as a Supervisor of Roads and Drainage. His favorite thing to do was to watch Nascar on TV.

He is survived by his son Jeremy, daughter-in-law Christina and brother Bob Hardee. He was pre-deceased by his parents Maceo and Lois Hardee, his sister Nancy Dorman and his brother Mike Hardee.

He lived a quiet and happy life until his health began to decline. You could always get a happy face when you mentioned his son! He was loved by all.