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Lee Hardesty Obituary

HARDESTY Colonel (Ret) Lee W. Hardesty (USAR), 81, husband of Patricia K. Hardesty, died at his home Wed, Nov 24, 2010 after a long illness. Lee was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Corbin Goldey and his son-in-law Gregory T. Goldey. In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by his children: Jeannie Hardesty (David Mueller), Sharon Hardesty (Eddie Jacobs), Cindy Hardesty (Gary Landers), Connie Hardesty, Kevin Hardesty; his grandchildren: Scarlett Consalvi (Lane Gould), Chris Kern, Katie Goldey, Shelby Goldey, Jamie Goldey, Wyatt Landers, Tina Zappile, Ben Mueller; and great-grand-children: Tyler Consalvi, Sydney Consalvi, and Collin Gould. Lee was a 1953 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. He was retired from Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Lee was an avid genealogist, carpenter, and historian. He was affectionately known by family and friends as Pooh Bear. Pooh was an amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. Pooh Bear had a long and beautiful life, his big heart left behind so much love as to never be forgotten. There will be no visitation, private services. "If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we are apart... I'll always be with you."-Winnie The Pooh. Arr. by Care Cremation & Funeral Servic

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov. 28, 2010.

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Martha Mitchell Drake

November 22, 2023

Sweet, kind and loving father. Missed today as much as the day he passed. Rest in peace.

Katie Kavanagh MacCarthy

February 4, 2011

Dear Mrs. Hardesty (and family). Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your Husband, the Late W. Lee Hardesty.
By some strange coincidence, I have stumbled upon this book of condolences (today, 05 February 2011).
I was a guest in your home some 30 years ago. I was that Irish girl. I have such wonderful memories of your warm welcome, your generous hospitality; and sharing your home with your family (and that huge big dog that I was so scared of and whose name escapes me now). I remember sitting at that big family table in your dining room; having dinner with you, Jeannie, Sharon, Cindy, Connie, Kevin and your late Husband, sitting at the head of the table. He had great presence.
I still have the photographs.
Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Perhaps we'll meet again one day.

December 2, 2010

Hardesty Family, Lee was a very respected friend by many KFB people. My condolences.
Bill Woolums
Frankfort , Ky.

Bill & Evelyn Mitchell

November 30, 2010

Dear Aunt Patsy,

Mom and Dad wanted me to relay that you are in their prayers. Please contact them if you need anything. Signed Martha Mitchell Drake

November 29, 2010

To my dear friend Sharon and all her family - what a lovely way to remember your father. You are all in my thoughts. Carol

Charlene Mitchell

November 29, 2010

Dear Aunt Patsy, Jeannie, Sharon, Cindy, Connie and Kevin,

You are in my prayers. Mr. Pope's quote says it all. I know Lee is doing all the things he loved most on earth in heaven.

Charlene Mitchell

November 29, 2010

Aunt Patsy, Jeannie, Sharon, Cindy, Connie and Kevin,

You and all your families are in my prayers. Mr. Pope's quote says it all. I know Lee is now doing everything he loved on earth in heaven.

Walter May

November 28, 2010

Kevin, Ann and I want you to know that you and your family are much in our thoughts.

Carol Spence

November 28, 2010

To Kevin and the rest of the Hardesty family, I am very, very sorry for your loss.

Charles Pope

November 28, 2010

What helped me the most was a quote,"The Lord rejoices when his children come home". Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Charles, Sharon and "Ellie" Pope

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