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Scott Alan Hardisty

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Scott Alan Hardisty obituary, 1962-2022, Carthage, IL

BORN

1962

DIED

2022

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Jones Mortuary - Colchester

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Colchester, Illinois

Scott Hardisty Obituary

Scott Alan Hardisty, age 60 of Carthage, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born Sept. 22, 1962, in LaHarpe, to Max and Sondra Metcalf Hardisty. Scott was united in marriage, July 2, 1992, in Macomb to Vickie Anne Hickman.
Surviving to mourn his passing are his father: Max Hardisty, his wife of 30 years, Vickie Anne Hardisty, three children: Jason and Tara Holt, Mitch and Jana VanBebber, Michael and Brooke Holt, 12 grandchildren: Anthony and Brittany Dooley, Kayla and Isaiah Espinoza, Braxton and Brooklyn Squier, Brooklyn and Dan Louk, Hailey Holt, Logan Holt, Mason Squier, Dakota Shepler, Gracie Holt, Jordan Holt, Carter Holt and Cailer Holt, 11 great-grandchildren with two on the way, one brother: David Hardisty, step-sister Brenda Callaway, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his mother: Sondra Metcalf, both sets of his grandparents: Lindsey and Marge (Bouquet) Metcalf Jr., and Erwin and Elgin (Yetter) Hardisty, mother in law: Shirley (Logan) Hickman, and step-brother: Rick Callaway.
Scott loved rock and roll music, fast cars, hot women, cold beer. He spent 25 years working for the railroad. He was an avid Braves baseball fan and Raiders football fan. Scott and Vickie spent a lot of time in the garden or just sitting around looking at recipes. He also loved his chicken noodle dinners. He had a love for all animals, especially his dog B and his cat Tulula. Scott had a great love for his in-laws Shirley and Lyle Hickman. Scott was very proud to show off his prize possession, his 1966 Caprice. Most of all he loved his wife, kids and grandkids.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester with Kyle Nelson, burial will follow the services at Hutchinson Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Jones Mortuary. Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Memorial is to the family. Condolences and memories can be expressed to the family at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

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Published by Journal Pilot from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2022.

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21

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Jones Mortuary

217 East Depot Street, Colchester, IL 62326

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