LTC John T. Hardy Jr.

HARDY, LTC John T., Jr., (USA Ret.), 84, of Mechanicsville, originally of Clifton Forge, went to be with the Lord after a brief heart related illness on November 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen Petrea Hardy; two children, Mary Ellen Finch (Michael) of Yuma, Ariz. and John David Hardy (Katharine) of Lenoir, N.C.; five grandchildren; two brothers, David and Bob Hardy; and other extended family. John's duty stations were numerous, including Germany, Vietnam and Thailand and he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He served his country for a total of 34 years of federal and military service. His final years were spent at Covenant Woods, where he cared for their plants, played bridge with friends and sang with the Creaky Crooners. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in the Multi-Purpose room at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville. Vaccination and masks are required. Services, with full military honors, will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220, or to your favorite animal shelter. bennettfuneralhomes.com