~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. David Lee Hardesty
January 26, 1939 — October 28, 2024
We take this time to honor the memory of retired
Delta Air Lines pilot Captain David Lee Hardesty, age 85. David joined Delta Air Lines 02-03-1969 and
was based 030/DFW at the time of his retirement in 1999. He is survived by his wife Johanna, and by
his children and stepchildren and their families.
PCN memorial site
https://www.lucasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/david-hardesty
David Lee Hardesty
January 26, 1939 — October 28, 2024
David Lee Hardesty of North Richland Hills, Texas
was born January 26, 1939 in Evanston Illinois to Ruth Elaine and Bernard
Hardesty. David passed away October 28, 2024 in Grapevine Texas at the age of
85.
David
joined the Air Force and proudly served his country. He was honored with
several awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross. David continued his flying career flying
commercially for Delta Air Lines He earned the rank of Captain. His travels
allowed him to visit amazing places. He really enjoyed traveling. He retired
from Delta Air Lines but still loved to travel. He enjoyed the outdoors,
mountains and snow skiing.
David was
an avid reader and spent hours learning, with an extensive knowledge of
computers. He happily shared his knowledge and computer skills when the
opportunities presented themselves.
David was
also a family man. One of his greatest pleasures was spending time with his
family and grandchildren.
David was united in marriage to Johanna, who
survives him in the home, on February 26, 1994. Stepdaughter Sheilah Fowler,
Holiday Island, Arkansas; Son Dan Hardesty and wife, Christine of Irving;
Grandson Blake Hardesty and his wife Alexis, Granddaughter Anna Hardesty; Son
Brian Hardesty and wife MaryBeth of Allen; Grandson Christopher Hardesty and
Granddaughter Lilliana Hardesty, Brother Jim Hardesty and wife Signe, along
with nieces, nephews and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his Mother Ruth Elaine
Hardesty, Father Bernard Hardesty, Brother Alan Hardesty and Sister Joyce
Bachus.
Visitation : Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10:00
- 11:00 am (Central time)
Smithfield Methodist Church, 6701 Smithfield Road,
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Funeral Service :
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Smithfield Methodist Church, 6701 Smithfield Road,
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
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