James R. Hardesty Jr. Obituary (1952 - 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 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, Illinois on March 24, 1952, a son to James Rudolph and Ruby Alice Brown Hardesty. He is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica (Todd) Thigpen, Trinity (Mark) Niskanen; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary (Duane) Gardner, Karen (Robert) Ralston; and sister-in-law Debra Hardesty. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 1 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.