Mr. James Edward Hardegree, age 71, of Morrow, passed away on February 9, 2016. He retired from Delta Air Lines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Janice Hardegree. He is survived by his children, David (Lori) Hardegree of Kennesaw, Jana Atkins of Hampton; grandchildren, Ryan Jacob Atkins, Brandon Richard Hardegree, Connor Grant Hardegree, Aidan Joseph Hardegree; nieces and nephews, Rita Marsh, Cindy Copeland, Juanita Pate, Jerry Hardegree, Jr., and Jeff Hardegree. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5-8 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers make contributions in Mr. Hardegrees' name to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com