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Nov 22nd, 1929 - Apr 22nd, 2015Funeral: 12 p.m. (Noon) Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery with military honors
Jake Eugene Hardy, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Jake was born November 22, 1929 in Clay County, Illinois, to George and Jessie (Proctor) Hardy. He married Janet McCann on October 20, 1984, at the First Church of God in Flora. Jake served as an MP in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from World Color Press after 15 years. He also worked at Valley Steel, Shulman Brothers, Sparton Manufacturing, and on oil rigs in Kansas. Jake was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, listening to gospel music, and will be remembered for his delicious grilled steaks.
He is survived by his wife: Janet Hardy of Flora; son: Randy (Nancy) Hardy of Clay City; step-daughter: Tina (Mike) Winka of Flora; 3 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 expected great-grandchild on the way, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter: Beth Hardy, 3 brothers: Joe, Frank, and Henry Hardy, and 2 sisters: Elizabeth Merriman and Martha Schweppe.
A funeral service for Jake Hardy will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be received at the funeral home.
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We are very sorry for your loss.
Janet, so sorry to learn of Jake's passing. He was a good man and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Keeping the family in our thoughts.
Janet,our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Jake was a great guy and a good friend. We shared a lot of laughs through the years.May God bless you and yours in your time of grief.Look back on the happy times.One memory of Jake was the time he hit the firehose with his forklift.What a mess!! We didn't laugh at him but with him.Remembering you!
Thoughts and prayers for you all. Jake was a very nice man with a kind smile.
I know you are with Beth. Rest in peace.
Jan & family - We are both so sorry for your loss. Jake was a great guy. Remember him fondly from our times at Oak Street and First Church of God. Praying for God's comfort to all of you.
Randy and Nancy Just wanted you to know that we were thinking of you at this time and hope you find comfort in the memories you have of your loved one.
Janet and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are extended at this time and may you find comfort and peace in the many good memories. May God Bless each of you.
Dear Janet, Randy & Family, So sorry to hear of Uncle Stormy's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Jake. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sorry, Janet, to hear of Jake's passing. Peace be with you.
Nancy and Randy so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Randy, I know how hard it is to lose a parent since Dad died 2 years ago this weekend. It was so special that your Dad called me at that time. I take solace in the first star I see each night because that it Dad watching over me; I even "talk" to him occasionally as I gaze at his star. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Janet, We are so sorry for your loss, Jake was a wonderful man.. Such a sweet soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories comfort you at this time of sorrow
I remember working with Jake during the "Jesus Day March" several years back when it was an annual event. Sorry for your loss and will be praying for the family
So very Sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and prayers go out to Family.
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