John E. Hardy

John Edward Hardy, age 90 of Maysville, WV passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Born December 27, 1931 to William A. and Grace (Rumer) Hardy.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie (Watts) Hardy, brother, Paul Hardy and sisters, Mernie Evans and Ruth Crider Simon.

Surviving are his children: 

Peggy (Carol) Emsminger, Romney, WV

Suenette Hardy of Petersburg, WV

Debbie (Jack) Evans  of Petersburg, WV

John, II (Christy) Hardy of Manquin, VA

Grandchildren:

Nathan (Amber) Keplinger, Bryer (Natasha) Keplinger, Marjorie Ensminger and Seena Hardy.

Step-grandsons:  Nick (Kasey) Evans and Josh (Madison) Evans

Great-grandchildren:  Brycen, Faith, Tatem and Danni Keplinger

Step-great-granddaughter:  Quinn Evans

Grand-pup, Marley, who he made sure he took a ride on his scooter whenever he could, whether inside or outside.

Brother:  James Hardy, Moorefield, WV 

 Numerous nieces and nephews.

John retired from Columbia Gas Transmission on June 1, 1991 after 39 ½ years.  He continued to work pipeline construction as supervisor for Carl E. Smith, Pace Pipeline, Murphy Brothers, ST Pipeline and others for 15 years, plus building bridges in Grant, Hardy and Pendleton Counties in his “free time”, which are still being used.

John was a superb sportsman and enjoyed the outdoors.  He liked talking with his pipeline buddies about their pipeline adventures and loved sharing his hunting and fishing stories to anyone that would listen.  It is our firm belief that if the spinal stenosis had not taken the use of his legs, he still would have been climbing those mountains and working pipeline.

A special thank you to Sara Ours and Donna Sullivan for your loving care you gave to our father, you were “those women” to him, whom he cared for so much and helped us to be able to keep him at home as long as we did.  Drs. Steve Thompson and Dewey Bensenhaver for the care you gave him over the years.  To the staff at Grant Rehabilitation Center, all his aides and nurse that called him “pap”, your care and dedication to keeping him comfortable are greatly appreciated.  Dr. Innis at Grant Memorial Hospital Emergency Room on Wednesday night, the care and concern plus follow-up calls are greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2022 at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV from 11 A.M. until the time of service at 1 P.M. with Pastor Lynn Durbin officiating.  Burial will follow at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, WV. 

Memorials may be made to Charity of the Donor’s Choice.

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