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James R. Hardesty Jr.
March 24, 1952 - April 24, 2024
LEXINGTON - James R. Hardesty Jr., 72, of Lexington, passed away on April 24, 2024.
Cremation has been accorded and graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lexington with Pastor Kendall Coffman officiating.
Memorials may be given to McLean County Humane Society. Calvert-Johnson & Musselman Memorial Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
James was born in Normal, IL, on March 24, 1952, a son to James Rudolph and Ruby Alice Brown Hardesty.
He is survived by two daughters: Jessica (Todd) Thigpen, Trinity (Mark) Niskanen; five grandchildren; two sisters: Mary (Duane) Gardner, Karen (Robert) Ralston; and sister-in-law, Debra Hardesty. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert L. Hardesty.
Jim graduated from Lexington High School. He served in the United States Army from 1971-1986.
Online memories and condolences may be sent to his family at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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