John H. Hardesty

Mr. John H. Hardesty passed away Nov. 13, 2015, in West Columbia, Texas, at the age of 82 years, 5 months & 7 days. John was born June 6, 1933, in Irondale, Missouri, and was the son of Ellis Howard Hardesty and Nellie May 'Merrill' Hardesty. Also preceding were: his wife, Reathel June 'Mahurin' Hardesty (Aug. 12, 2011); granddaughter, Misty Renee' White-Burden; sister, Catherine Licklider; brother, Dewey Hardesty; .

John was a 32nd Degree Mason of Elvins Ionic AF & AM Lodge #154, Desloge. He retired as a carpenter with Brockmiller Construction Co., Farmington, and retired from St. Louis Carpenters Union, Local #1933.

Survivors Include : a son, John Dale (& Susan) Hardesty, of West Columbia, Texas. A sister, Darlene Blum; a Grandson, John William (& Lindsey) Hardesty, of West Columbia, Texas. Also surviving are 4 great-grandchildren: Emma Faye Burden; Stevy Renee' Burden; Cayden Crocker; Camryn Crocker; numerous other family & friends.

Visitation : Monday, 4-6 p.m., Nov. 23rd

Masonic Lodge Service : Monday, 5 pm @ TAYLOR Funeral CHAPEL

Funeral : Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Nov. 24th

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. J. C. Moore officiating.

Interment : Big River Cemetery @ Irondale