Dallas, Texas
1930 - 2015
HARDESTY, Richard Maxwell Richard Maxwell Hardesty was born in Abernathy, Texas August 6, 1930 to Aubrey and Linnie Hardesty. Max, as all knew him, passed into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at home in Five Star Premier Residences. His wife Helen preceded him in death after 54 years of marriage. He is survived by his children Jay, Alaine and Reed Hardesty; their spouses Kate Hardesty, Barbara Hixon and Heidi Hardesty and three grandchildren Aryn, Bryce and Elena.Max graduated High School in New Harmony, Indiana and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He was active in the United Methodist Church Wesley Foundation where he met his future wife Helen Cartwright. After marrying, he served in the Army during the Korean War. He initially worked for J.C. Penny and then began his life long career at Traveler's Insurance Company. Upon retiring he volunteered at Luke's Closet through the Dallas Theological Seminary.Throughout his life Max was active in the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout. He called Redeemer Bible Church home and was there every time the doors opened, as he didn't want to miss a hug.Max loved to travel and visited England, China, Switzerland, Egypt and Guatemala. He also traveled extensively throughout Europe and Israel with Helen. Max, you will be sorely missed as you made a difference in so many lives.There will be a visitation Sunday February 22nd 6-8:00 pm at Eastgate Funeral Home, and a service will be at 12:00 noon at the Redeemer Bible Church at 721 Easton Road in Dallas, Tx 75218. Then there will be a graveside service at 2:00 pm at the Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas.
Max was an awesome friend. After my cousin Helen passed, max became my best friend. I still miss him, but look forward to seeing him again in heaven. Cyndi
Cyndi
May 21, 2021 | Family
I am so sorry for your Loss.
May you have Kindness and Peace from God our Father and the lord Jesus Christ.
1cor; 1:3
February 18, 2016
4-24-2015LOLA L.FORD,I THANK YOU,MR.RICHARD MAXWELL HARDESTY,(FOR THE WILL YOU LEFT LOLA L.FORD WHILE YOU LIVE HERE)ME AND BILLY MALIK FORD LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,DEAREST LONG LASTING FRIEND,BROTHER,ADVISORY,AND FATHER THANK YOU SO VERY,VERY,VERY MUCH.2000HIGHLAND RD.APT.1303,DALLAS TEXAS75228,469-422-3239,469-316-9772.
LOLA L. FORD
April 24, 2015 | DALLAS, TX
4-23-2015 LOLA L.FORD ENTRY SHOW
LOLA L. FORD
April 24, 2015 | DALLAS, TX
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
LOLA L. FORD
April 24, 2015 | DALLAS, TX
LOLA L.AND BILLY MALIK FORD WE LOVE,LOVE,LOVE YOU VERY,VERY,VERY MUCH.WE ARE MISSING YOU OUR DEAREST BELOVED FRIEND.4694223239,4693169772,2000highland RD.APT.1303,DALLAS,TEXAS75228.
LOLA L. FORD
April 14, 2015 | DALLAS, TX
Max ,
As you said you are my special senior friend , thanks for being a faithful friend ... & all the time we spent for the last twenty years since we met at Dallas seminary ...
Thanks for accepting & loving me as who I am & allow me to become who I can be ...
You are forever dearest in my heart .... & I will learn to make you proud ...
Roger Cheng , Hong Kong
Roger Cheng
February 25, 2015 | Hong Kong
Max, you were one of my best friends and like an older brother to me. I loved and cherished you and our friendship and will miss you the rest of my life. You were a true servant to God and man. I can see you and Helen embracing and dancing together in Heaven's glorious light. I'm glad you didn't have to suffer as Helen did. I know there was a huge crown waiting for you and a big full-body hug from Jesus. I look forward one day to seeing you again!
cyndi rollins
February 23, 2015 | Mabank, TX
Jay, Alaine and Reed ... What a treasure your dad is: not only to your family, but also to me and all who know him! Max's love for your mom, you kids, me, and virtually anyone God brought across his path will continue to inspire us all - not just to remember him, but to consider deeply the truth of God's love. Our loss is heaven's gain, for sure! Even from Middle TN, I am both grieving and celebrating with you. I would love to have seen the look on your dad's face when he entered glory and...
Tony Gomillion
February 23, 2015 | Pulaski, TN
