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HARDY Chesterfield Hardy III, devoted son and loving brother, at 35, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 when he passed unexpectedly in his sleep at his residence in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chet was born February 13, 1977 in Columbus to Chesterfield and Virginia (Todd) Hardy, Jr. He attended Christ the King Catholic Elementary School and was a 1995 graduate of Bishop Hartley Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of Cincinnati in Criminal Justice, 2000. Chet was a Christian and "Blessed" to live a happy and successful life. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his parents, Chester and Virginia; sisters, Teasha and Yvette; uncles and aunts, Lorenzo (Marilyn) Todd, Ronald (Donna) Todd, Jerome Todd, Sylvester Hardy, Edward Hardy, Wyatt Johnston; loving cousins and many, many devoted friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH with interment to follow. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2012.

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Tanya Cochran

November 19, 2023

Your friendship runs through my thoughts and brings a smile to my face! You are so missed! Give Cydny a hug if you cross paths in heaven!

Anthony

July 2, 2020

Chet was a good friend. Even now, in 2020, I miss him.

charlene glover

July 27, 2012

I just found out that chet passed yesterday i was so shocked he was so full of life and was a wonderful person i will miss him dearly and will miss him lots. chet u were such a great friend we had good times i will never forget u and u will always be n my thoughtsand n my heart. to the hardy family teasha thk u so much 4 letting me know and my heart goes out to all ur family my prayers will always be with you all. i lost my momm 6yrs ago so i know how hard it is to lose some1 close n ur family. chet u will never be forgotten. love, charlene.

Mark Walker

July 21, 2012

Our family extends our deepest condolences. Chet was like a brother to me. I am still in shock over his premature departure. Chet was a very honest and motivated young man, there is not enough room for me to write all the quality traits my brother had. You have raised a very respectable man. We will keep you in our prayers. The Mark A. Walker Family.

Derek Braselton

July 18, 2012

I only was.fortunate enough to know Chet these last few years,but never met someone so genuine and willing to help others with their problems. I really will miss his smile,warmth,but will never forget when he took hours upon hours just to talk if i was having problems. God bles the Hardy family.

Robert Moore

July 18, 2012

Chester, Virginia, Teasha, and Yvette, We were saddened to hear of Chet's passing. My son Chris and Chet were friends when both attended Bishop Hartley. Chris moved to Columbus in 1992 and Chet and he became good friends. May the fond memories bring some comfort to you and your family. Chet will be missed.

Eleanor Brown and Family

July 14, 2012

To the Hardy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

July 12, 2012

To the Hardy Family,
You will be in my prayers I'm sorry for your loss, I knew Chet for over 17 years, he was the nicest person you would ever meet. Doc

K Cavalcante

July 12, 2012

God I cud really use one our get together talks

Nicole Watters

July 11, 2012

Words can't express the sorrow I felt when I heard of Chet's passing. I will never forget the times we shared and what a kind and loving person he was. I feel blessed to have known him and he will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Hardy family you will be in my thoughts and prayers and know that your son was loved by so many... Nicole Watters

Fr. Mike Lumpe

July 11, 2012

Ginny and Chet -- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
--Fr. Mike Lumpe and everyone at St. Catharine's

July 11, 2012

Virginia and Family,
That was a wonderful service for Chet this morning. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joanie Flanagan

Susan Ware

July 11, 2012

Chet's family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have only met him a couple of times but, he always had a smile on his face. Susan Ware (RaNita's mom)

diana@larry tipton

July 10, 2012

Ginny@Chet we are so sorry for your loss may god bless you and help you through this difficult time ill keep you in my prayers love you

Tshawn (manny) Dawson

July 10, 2012

What a guy always there to lend a helping hand his spirit will be truly missed, rest in peace my brother.

July 10, 2012

Ginny@chet we are so sorry for your loss ill be praying for you love diana@larry

Kisha Hollins

July 10, 2012

So sorry to hear of this loss. He will be greatly missed and I will never forget the memories! R.I.P Chet....Prayers and Comfort to his family!!!!!!!

July 10, 2012

Dear Hardy family,
Please accept our deepest condolences as we love and admire your entire family and are sorrowfully saddened that Chet has departed this life but he will always be fondly remembered for his common-sensible expressions, friendly personality and ability to associate with anyone. We will always cherish his creative and innovative way in participating in fun activities and making light of any situation.
May God continue to bless and keep you all in His tender care and we are praying that God will continually comfort all of you at this time and always!!!

Love,

The Ray family

Deb Fuqua

July 10, 2012

To Chester and family,

May God bless you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.

Rogers & Barbara Mcgee

July 10, 2012

To The Hardy Family
We are so sorry to hear about your son,
Our prayers are with you all and God be with the family and watch over you.

Rogers & Barbara Mcgee

Toledo, Ohio
To The Hardy Family

Benita Hardy-Steagall

July 10, 2012

Chester and Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I always admired your loving relationship with your kids.

Kenny, Benita & Niya Steagall

Patricia Johnson

July 10, 2012

The Hardy Family, You won't get over it but God will see you through it...your memories will become treasures...God bless you all

Jennifer Miller

July 10, 2012

I was saddened with the news of Chet's passing. My prayers are with the family during this time. May you RIP Chet.

Pamela Slater

July 10, 2012

To my dear sisters and family,
May God keep his comforting arms around you during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. Love your AKA sister,

Michael & Sylvia Artis

July 10, 2012

To The Hardy Family
We are so sorry to hear of Chet's passing. All of our children grew up together on Liv-Moor. Chetty as we all called him was very well liked and thought of. Our deepest condolences.

Lisa Munnerlyn

July 10, 2012

To the Hardy family, may GOD comfort you all at this time!

Nakia Valentine

July 9, 2012

To the Hardy Family,
Chet was such a great friend! I first met him at Hartley and then we both attended University of Cincinnati. He was one of the nicest guys and I looked at him as a big brother. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

Amanda Mickler

July 9, 2012

To the Hardy Family:

I am so sorry and so very saddened to hear of Chet's passing. I've known him for over ten years and was always amazed by his compassion, empathy and understanding he demonstrated toward everyone who crossed his path. I hope the comfort he leant to me in my and others' times of need, are brilliantly reflected to your family, in yours. He was an awesome man and a great example of a human being who always shined and smiled with every step and I'm confident, he's shining and smiling down on all of us now!

Michelle Artis

July 9, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Teasha and Yvette. I heard about Chetty's passing last night. I'm so very sorry and all of you are in our family's prayers. Michelle Artis

Pfeiffer Enterprises

July 9, 2012

Chet lived in our building in Cincinnati for the last 10 years. We will always remember him as a kind man, who helped others. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
-Mrs. Pfeiffer, Betty, Paul, Nick and Heather

Kirk Preston

July 9, 2012

To The Hardy Family,

I met Chet in Cincinnati back in 2000 and we've been friends ever since. He attended my wedding, and we regularly met for lunch to stay in touch. I am shocked to hear of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and had great character.

July 9, 2012

To the Hardy Family,
I was a neighbor of your son. I was so sorry to hear about him passing. Your family will be in my prays.
Ms. Marcella Miller, Cincinnati,Ohio

Paula Burkey-Plageman

July 9, 2012

To the Hardy Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I went to Hartley with him. Such a nice and caring person..May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

July 9, 2012

Chester and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of your son. May god's love lift you up during these trying times and guide you to an inner peace. My prayers will be with and for you during this time.

Dave Straight

gina carey

July 9, 2012

Mr. & Mrs. Hardy and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Son you will be in our prayers. Love Gina, Joe and Nelson

Cynthia

July 9, 2012

May the God of all comfort and peace be with the Hardy family at this time in your lives.

July 9, 2012

Chester and Virginia you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. May God give you the strenghth and courage doing this difficult time. God Bless you. Shirley Dickerson

Angie Currie

July 9, 2012

Praying for the family during this time. When I think of people from my childhood on Liv-Moor Chatty stands out. He was a fearless kid then. From those beginnings I know he was an awesome man. God Bless The Hardys

Michael Artis

July 8, 2012

This is unexpected and it hurts. I hadn't seen you in years but I'll never forget you. The childhood memories we forged will stay with me forever. And you will live on. I'm praying for your family and putting my faith in Christ.

Love,

Maurice

Lisa Todd

July 8, 2012

To the entire family, please know that you have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for strength and peace. Chet was a tremendous young man. Gone from your sight but never from your hearts or memories. May the grace of God carry you all forward, and may the blessings of love be upon you.
Fondly, Lisa Sharp Todd

July 8, 2012

Oh Virginia, we were all so shocked to hear the news at Mass the next morning in Lourdes. We love you and are praying for you and your family. May Our Good Lord and His Mother comfort you during this difficult time. God bless you. Love, Tessa Visconti and the other pilgrims from Lourdes

Ginger West

July 8, 2012

Virginia, my heart is so heavy for you. I'm praying through the intercession of the Blessed Mother that she gives you the strength and courage she had when she faced the death of her son. You are on my heart, in my thoughts and prayers, with much love,

July 8, 2012

I'M STILL IN COMPLETE DIMAY OVER THIS CHET WAS MY OTHER SON MY DEEPEST AND MOST SINCERE SYPMATHY TO YOU CHET,VIRGINIA AND TISHA, STEVE GRIER

July 8, 2012

My heart goes out to you and Chester during this time. I am praying for your family. Helen McKinley

Tony Hudson

July 8, 2012

Chet and I were good friends and talked almost every day. He even brought me a t-shirt back from the Hawaii trip. If anyone is driving from Cincinnati for the funeral, please contact me at 513-821-6742.

Juwana Steele

July 8, 2012

I was truly hurt to hear about the passing of Chet. I met Chet when we were kids and he was always a sweetheart. To the parents of Chet, you raised a wonderful man. He and my brother were close friends and he is truly devasated. My heart and prayers go out his family. My God bless you and provide you with a sense of comfort and peace. RIH Chet.

Teasia Baker

July 8, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting Chet while he was a student at UC. I am saddened to hear about his untimely death. I am praying for peace and understanding for him family during your loss. His smile will be missed.

Martine Gray

July 8, 2012

To the Hardy family, I would like to extend my heart felt condolences on your loss. I met Chet while i was student at U. C through Oakpar. He was a Friend and all around great guy! May the words of the lord keep you n comfort u during your time of sorrow. Chet will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all that encounter him. God bless you all. Love u brow.

Sondra Watters

July 7, 2012

Words can't express the sadness we felt when we heard about Chet's passing...we will never forget the support that he gave our daughter when we moved down to Reynoldsburg! We will always remember his kindness to her and us. God bless your family, Virginia, knowing that God will wrap his arms around all of you and comfort you in this great loss.

July 7, 2012

To Chester and Virginia - I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son. You have my deepest condolence and prayers at this time. GOD Bless you and your family. Heather (Blanks) Wolford and Family

Cecelia Mullin

July 7, 2012

Dear Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. My heart is breaking knowing the pain you and your family are feeling now. Losing a child is the most devastating loss there is. Chet was a great young man..he will always be in your heart nothing can take that away from you. If you need to talk please don't hesitate to call me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you feel God's loving arms around you to help you on this journey no parent ever wants to experience.

Paula Booker

July 7, 2012

Remembering Chet in his younger days,taking time with my youngest son cameron,when his brothers Rick and Marcus were away,such a respectful young man,who always greated me with a gentle hug,,we love u Chet and blessed to have had you in our lives, Jennie and Chester you did a great job.I know the good Lord will strenghten and continue to bless you and your family,,,GOD BLESS, Paula Booker n family.

Tom Bakes

July 7, 2012

I was saddened to read about Chet's sudden passing. My thoughts and condolences go out to Virginia and her family.

Ricardo Tipton, jr

July 7, 2012

He will b deeply missed

Aaron Mackey

July 7, 2012

To the family and friends of Chet, You have my deepest sympathy. we'll all miss you Chet!......

Chinyere Newsum

July 7, 2012

Hardy family I am so sorry for your lost. Chet was a wonderful person and an amazing "brother" and best friend to my brother Okpara. I will always remember him as a loving and caring man who was supportive of my family during my brothers health struggles. He was blessing and the Newsum and Middleton family were glad to have known him. He will be missed deeply. Again, I am sorry for your families lost and pray that you all find comfort in the Lord. May peace be with you all during this time.

Malene Kambon

July 7, 2012

My prayers and condolences are with you Teasha and your family. Peace be unto you.

Yolanda Williams

July 7, 2012

To the Hardy Family, you have my deepest condolence I attended University of Cincinnati with Chet and became great friends with him through Okpara. Chet was an outstanding friend and awesome person to be around! May God continue to be with you during your time of grief. My thought and prayers are certainly with you!

Shirley Hilton

July 7, 2012

To the family:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Tillman

July 7, 2012

Virginia,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Linda C. Tillman

Terri Rhoades

July 7, 2012

Chet was one of the kindest, most caring, most respectful young men I have ever met. It is with deep sadness I will never be graced with his physical presence again. My heart goes out to his dear parents and sisters and to my daughter, Alexandra Patsfall who will forever have a hole in her heart from his early departure from this earth. I trust he is now in a place of everlasting peace.

Bridgette Hanna

July 7, 2012

Hardy family-So sorry for your loss. Teasha, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My prayer is that you find peace knowing he is in a better place, and you gain the strength and comfort in you heart to get through this difficult time.

Love and blessings,
Bridgette Hanna

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