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J Todd Hardee, Owner/Funeral Director
J Todd Hardee is the President of Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. He began his career in funeral service in the late 1970's here at Kistler's. Todd learned the funeral business from the late T.C. Kistler and continues many of the customs set forth by the Kistler family. Todd and wife Jenny Sandifer Hardee have two boys: Templin and wife Jennifer Seago Hardee, and Sandy and wife Talon. Todd and Jenny have three grandchildren, Jayce Hardee, Kistler Hardee, and Sadie Hardee. He is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College and Liberty University. Todd is the current Coroner of Darlington County and has been for seven consecutive elected terms.
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Daniel E. Buchanan, Executive Vice President of Operations
Dan Buchanan is one of the most respected funeral servants in the country. He began his career at McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, SC, and continued to hone his skills here. After his long and prosperous career as President of Gupton Jones College, he has returned to Darlington. He and his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels present to work together on many days. Among his many duties he manages the operation Pee Dee Pet Cremations owned by our good friend, Charles Miles.
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Brad Griggs, Assistant Funeral Director
Brad has been a part of Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home since May of 2008. He was born in Darlington, SC and was raised in Hartsville, SC in the Byrd Town Community. Brad is the son of Jackie Lynn Griggs and the late Eugene Griggs of Hartsville. He is married to Stacy Carraway Griggs of Effingham, and they have four children, Chandler, Cole, Grayson, and little Miss Bella. Brad and Stacy, and the children, are very active in the Effingham Church of God.
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Jenny Hardee
Jenny and Todd Hardee are the owners of the funeral home. Jenny is a graduate of The Medical University of South Carolina. She has been associated with McLeod Regional Medical Center for many years. She is currently the CEO of McLeod Dillon.
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Micah Allen, Director of College Studies
Micah Allen lives in Lamar and attends Charleston Southern University. He graduated from Mayo High School last year. His parents are Pastor Adrian and Tammy Allen.
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Jayce T. Hardee, The Boss
Jayce is an aspiring funeral director. At the moment he is simply "The Boss". He is currently a scholar at Cain Elementary School where he is Valedictorian of his class.
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Kistler Jeffords Hardee, The Boss, Jr.
Kistler is a student at Cain Elementary School. She is extremely intelligent and is often called upon by her companions for wisdom and advice. She loves to do gymnastics, and fight.
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Orville Anderson, Community Board Member and Consultant
Orville Anderson and wife, Carolyn are lifelong residents of Darlington. He is a member of The First Church of God. Orville has represented Woodmen Insurance for over 50 years.
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Templin Hardee, Assistant Funeral Director (Jayce and Kistler's Daddy)
Templin joined the family business in 2019, after a prosperous career at Sonoco Products. He can be found most days at our restaurant, South of Pearl.
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Jennifer Seago Hardee, Office Assistant/Manager South of Pearl
Jennifer is married to Templin. She is the mother of the most beautiful grandchildren on earth! She hails from the Swift Creek community of Darlington County and is the daughter of Darwin and Angie Seago.
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Perry Kelly
Perry also works for the City of Darlington Fire Department where he serves as Captain and Chaplain. He and his family are members of Dovesville Church of God where Perry also serves as Associate Pastor.
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Doug Simmons
Doug is our Chaplain. He lends his hand to many families we serve before, during, and after the service. He volunteers as a first responder on many levels in Darlington County and is a full-time hospice Chaplain.
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Bryant McRae
Bryant is the Associate Pastor at Central Baptist Church. He helps us in his spare time. He works funerals and he offers ministerial support to the families we serve.
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The Royal Pups
Stafford and Mahomes are the official "scholars" of Kistler Hardee Funeral Home. They can be seen often at the funeral home, the pet crematory, the ice cream shop, or in Dan's car riding around town.
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Steven Osborn
Steve is the Associate Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Florence. He and his wife, Lori, live in the High Hill Community of Darlington County.