Sammy Joe

Hardesty

Sammy Joe Hardesty son of Sam Hardesty and the late Novella Hill Hardesty was born at East Prairie, Missouri, on February 10, 1943. He departed this life in Reynolds County, Missouri, as the result of an automobile accident on May 20, 2009, having attained the age of 66 years, three months and 10 days.

Sam was a retired Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Ellington V.F.W. and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

Sam was preceded in death by his mother, Novella Hill Hardesty, and one granddaughter, Meagan Jones.

Sam is survived by his father, Sam Hardesty of Pekin, IL; one son, Scott Hardesty and wife Bonnie of Plano, Texas, one daughter, Angie Jones of Centerville, Missouri, three sisters, Phyllis Fearn of San Francisco, California, Paulette Boyd of Farmesville, Louisiana, Sheila Lawrence of Champaign, Illinois, two grandchildren, Josh and Kelley both of Ellington, and two great-grandchildren, Britney and Ashlynn. Sam will be deeply missed by family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Sat.

Funeral Services: Sunday May 24, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

McSpadden Chapel

Minister: Pat Pyles
Burial: Hampton Cemetery

Pallbearers: Scott Hardesty, Josh Jones, Timmy Welch, Peter Stahl, Alan Williamson, Marvin Brawley Honorary Pallbearers: Eugene Amsden and Charlie Ray Campbell



Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri


In Lieu of flowers: Hardesty Family C/O McSpadden Funeral Home