Steven B. Hardy Jr., 35, a native and resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, affectionately known as "JUNYA", passed away or January 19, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

Steven was born on November 5, 1988 to the parentage of Steven Hardy Sr. and Benita Hines. Steven was a kind soul and had a smile that could light up the darkest place. He always had a word of encouragement and stood firmly and rooted in the word and the ways of God.

Steven will forever be missed and remembered in the hearts of all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Steven Hardy Sr. and Benita Hines, 2 brothers; Xzavier Hardy and Avery(Myra), grandmother Gloria Hardy, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends.