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Joe Hardy, the legendary founder and CEO of 84 Lumber Company and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is no more with us, Joe died at the age of 100. A man of many talents and passions, Hardy’s career was marked by exceptional leadership skills, a steadfast commitment to people, and a fierce determination to make the American dream a reality for many.

But Hardy’s story is not just about his professional achievements. It is also a tale of love, relationships, and a deep devotion to family. With five marriages and five children, Hardy’s personal life was complex and multifaceted, but he always put the needs of his loved ones first and will be remembered as a devoted husband and father.


Joe Hardy had a complex and multifaceted personal life, marked by five marriages and five children. His first wife was Dorothy, with whom he was married for 50 years and with whom he had his youngest child, Maggie. Maggie has since taken over as president of 84 Lumber, continuing the legacy that Hardy worked so hard to build.

Hardy’s second wife was Debra, with whom he had two children, Taylor and Paige. His third wife was Kristin Georgi, a salon staffer at the Nemacoln Woodlands Resort, whom he married in May 2007. However, the marriage was short-lived, as Hardy filed for divorce in August of the same year due to “irreconcilable disagreements.”

Joe Hardy Wife Kristin Georgi
Joe Hardy Wife Kristin Georgi

Hardy’s fourth wife was Rebecca Davis, whom he married in December 2009, and his fifth and final wife was Jodi Santella Williams, whom he married in November 2014. Hardy and Williams had one child together, JJ Alexander Hardy.

Throughout his various relationships, Hardy remained dedicated to his family and always put the needs of his loved ones first. Despite his busy schedule as a successful businessman and entrepreneur, he made time for those closest to him and will always be remembered as a devoted husband and father.

84 Lumber’s founder, Joe Hardy, has passed away. Hardy was a century-old man. It was Hardy’s birthday, according to his relatives.

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph A. Hardy III, better known as Joe Hardy, the iconic founder and CEO of 84 Lumber Company and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.