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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Edward Ard, and his brother, Jones Michael Ard.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, LaBera Hall Ard, son, Michael Brian (Crystal) Ard, Georgetown, sister, Mary Lou (Ben) Foster, Somerset, brother-in-law, George (Beth) Hall, Venice, FL, grandchildren, Parker Brian, Presley Claire, Madeline Grace, Elizabeth Faith, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Southland Christian Church Chapel, Building A, 5001 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, Kentucky, Pastor Brewster McLeod and Pastor Max Appel officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. Internment will take place at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville, Kentucky. "Ornery" pallbearers will be Frank Yocum, Barney Crockrell, Charlie Ensterly, Charles Butcher, Don Putty, Kent Hunt, Ken Palmgreen, Larry Piercy, Keith Walker, Bill Singley, Tommy Sageser, Ray McDaniel, Rick Portwood and Robert Thompson.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Kentucky Children's Hospital Child Life Program c/o Jonathan Ard Toy Drive, McLeod's Coffee House, PO Box 12106, Lexington, KY 40580, Amen House, Inc., PO Box 211, Georgetown, KY 40324, Helping Through Him Ministry, c/o Southland Christian Church.
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Russ Farmer
November 30, 2023
Tonight I wondered if Jim and Labera were still in Lexington so I Googled Jim only to find he had died a year ago. I am so sorry to know this. Many years ago, we were great friends. Jim, Labera, my now ex-wife and I were inseparable. We double dated when we were in Somerset and later after we had both married and moved to Lexington, we were even tighter. At one point my ex and I bought a trailer across the street from them. Jim went off to Vietnam and so did I. Jim was wounded there and so we had entirely different experiences. After Jim returned from Vietnam we seemed to not be the same and I never quite knew what separated us but I guess time and life. I have always had a special place in my heart for Jim and Labera and I am so saddened Jim is no longer on this earth. RIP my ole friend. Russ Farmer
Shirley Hudson
January 3, 2023
LaBera, I was sorry to hear about his passing. Haven't seen you for years. Hope you are doing alright. I was unable to make the trip down for funeral.
SUZANNE LEIBEE
January 3, 2023
Jim was one of two acquired "sons" my father had. Jim and Frank Yocum, along with their wives, included my parents in many activities and they took excellent care of Dad and Mom. I remain honored to be the "sister" of Jim and I consider him an example of how a person TRULY lives faith as that is exactly what he did.
Suzanne Leibee
Daughter of Joe and Rose Anna Leibee
Jani M Lewis
December 29, 2022
Such a blessing to have known Jim. He helped a great deal with so many ministries and we were one of them. A truly generous and caring man. He will be missed. Much love and many prayers, Lebara.
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Allen Ruth
December 28, 2022
I worked with Jim in the switch room back in the 70s. Jim was a great man and was always great to work with. I always respected him for the service and sacrifice he made in the military. I haven't seen Jim for several years, however looking at his obit it appears he continued his service to his fellowman. Prayers for his family.
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