South Carolina H 5386: Charles Edward McCoy, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 5386 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5386

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor 
kistler-hardee funeral home of darlington and to commend the mortuary for more 
than a century of compassionate service to the people of the pee dee region and 
the state of south carolina.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
are pleased to recognize institutions that have demonstrated a long-standing 
commitment to serving their communities with professionalism, dignity, and 
care; and

Whereas, founded on February 12, 1922, by John Harry "J.H." Kistler, 
Kistler Funeral Home began its service to the Darlington community when Mr. 
Kistler, a World War I veteran who served in the United States Army Medical 
Corps, dedicated his life to caring for families in their time of need; and

Whereas, after receiving formal training in embalming and funeral 
service from respected institutions in North Carolina and Illinois, Mr. Kistler 
established the funeral home in Darlington, where it quickly became a trusted 
presence for families across the region; and

Whereas, through the decades, the funeral home continued to grow and 
adapt while maintaining its commitment to compassionate service, eventually 
relocating to the historic McCown House at the corner of Pearl Street and 
Edwards Avenue, believed to be one of the oldest homes in Darlington; and

Whereas, the Kistler family continued the legacy of service as T. C. 
Kistler joined the family business and remained active in both the funeral 
profession and public service, including distinguished service on the 
Darlington County School Board and the South Carolina State Board of Education; 
and

Whereas, on January 1, 1999, J. Todd Hardee and his wife, Jenny, 
assumed ownership of the firm, continuing the tradition of excellence and 
adding the Hardee name, forming the respected Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home known 
today; and

Whereas, for more than a century, Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home has 
provided comfort, professionalism, and compassionate care to generations of 
families during some of life's most difficult moments, earning the trust and 
respect of the Darlington community and the entire Pee Dee region; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
are grateful for the dedication and service of Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home and 
recognize the vital role it has played in supporting families and strengthening 
the community for more than one hundred years. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor 
Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington and commend the mortuary for more 
than a century of compassionate service to the people of the Pee Dee region and 
the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. 

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