Alton R. Hardy Funeral services for Mr. Alton R. Hardy, 73, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 9th at the Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Hardy passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence in Marshall. Alton Reid Hardy was born in Marshall, Texas to Gavin Hardy and Lillie Reel Hardy on January 17, 1938. He attended Marshall schools and was a member of the Cowboy Church of Hallsville. He was the former owner of Hardy Overhead Doors. He restored Cushman Scooters and was active in their club and also attended the Whataburger Coffee Club. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Peek Hardy of Marshall; two sisters, Elizabeth Hardy of Shreveport, and June Phillips Coltharp of Marshall. Also surviving Mr. Hardy are his granddaughter, Cheyenne Fyffe of Marshall; his adopted son, King Rivers of Marshall; two step-children, Connie Bensen & husband Ronald of Marshall, Terry Simmons & wife Jeaneen of Marshall; his niece, Tricia Hart & husband Ben of Marshall; nephew Dr. W.W. Weldon & wife Paula of Lubbock, and great nephew Zach Hart & wife Crystal of Marshall. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Fyffe, his parents, and three sisters.