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CHAMPAIGN - Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Hardesty, 63, of Urbana passed away on May 29, 2024.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1960, in Springfield to Jerry and Joyce Ellen (Lake) Hardesty.
He is survived by his father, Jerry; stepmother, Judy Stanley of Peoria; son, Atlee (Lindsey); grandchildren, Kylie and Atlee II of Champaign; aunt, Joyce Wilson of Lincoln; and many cousins. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother and his sister, Jenny Lynn.
Jeff graduated from Champaign Central High School. He made the dean's list at the University of Illinois and attained a bachelor's degree in marketing. He worked in sales at Frito-Lay, was assistant manager for Cub Foods, and later employed by Moisson Properties.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Meadowbrook Community Church, 1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowbrook Community Church.
Arrangements handled by Heath & Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm St., Champaign.
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Tina Vaughn
May 26, 2025
Jeff. You are missed so much every day. I wish we could travel back in time and start over. Maybe we would have done it differently and got it right. So many memories of us. 50 plus years of being connected.
No matter where you are, you will forever and always be loved.
Oscar Duhovnik
June 4, 2024
Jeff an go way back. Lived an done lots together. He'll be missed!!
Tina Wyatt
June 3, 2024
Jeff was a kind and loving soul. Sending Prayers and Hugs
RIP.
Mark Love
June 3, 2024
I've known Jeff for decades.
I'm very sorry to hear of this news. Godspeed my friend
Beth Bailey
June 2, 2024
Jeff was a long time friend to David and me. We lost touch when we moved south more than 30 years ago. When I think of the fun we all had together it makes me smile.
Tina Vaughn
June 1, 2024
You will always have a place in my heart. My heart broke the day you left us. But I know your free from the burdens this earth brought you. Love forever & always
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