of Lexa, AR
March 12, 1934 - November 11, 2022
Virgil (Pete) Theodore Hardy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday, November 11, 2022. Virgil was born March 12, 1934 in Leachville, Arkansas, the fourth of six children. He is predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Eunice Hardy and all of his siblings, as well as his two sons, Jeff and Mark. He is survived by his wife, Pat; son, Tim (Joani) Hardy; daughter, Debbie Wildt (Wally); daughter-in-law, Mary Beth; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Raised in Northeast Arkansas, Virgil moved to Michigan as a young man and raised his family while working first in a steel mill and later in a paper mill, for over twenty years. He eventually returned to Arkansas where he met Pat and settled with her near Lexa. They were married for over forty-eight years upon his passing.
An avid outdoors-man, he and Pat were active members of the Jackson Point Hunting Club, where they created years of memories running up and down the Mississippi River and roaming through the woods.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your nearest animal shelter.
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10 Condolence(s)
Pat Hardy
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Thanks for the kind words Pat Hardy
Mary Maree Derrick
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. I am just seeing this. Prayers of comfort for you and the family at this time.
I will be in touch.
Love you my special friendâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Cassie Helton
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Aunt Pat, Uncle Pete was truly a special man. When y’all got married, I was worried about “this man†that had married “my Aunt Pat†but as soon as I met him, I quit worrying. He was not perfect (who is) but I got to see many times how thoughtful he was. One of my earlier memories was how patient & loving he was with & how he helped take care of Grandma Helton. As clear as day, I can remember him lovingly place one of her kitchen aprons in the casket at her funeral. Every time I got to visit y’all, he always showed me patience & thoughtfulness & didn’t hesitate to take me places & do things. Y’all were so blessed to be able to keep him at home during these last few years & he didn’t die in some impersonal facility by himself. As a long term caregiver, I know how hard this is. He was so blessed to have you in his life! I wish I could have helped you take care of him & give you a break. Please don’t ever ever forget how much I love you & I truly loved him. He is up in Heaven, probably fly fishing with Daddy, using those hand-tied flies that Momma made. Momma will make her homemade hot rolls or maybe some homemade Tex Med & the 3 of them are probably talking over old times. Uncle Pete will be missed! I love you Aunt Pat! God bless you & I hope to see you soon. Uncle Pete, RIP
Rickey Ingram
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Pat, Our family is so thankful for uncle Pete and especially thankful for the years of happiness the two of you enjoyed together.
Pete was a great man and always had time for his nieces and nephews, and it meant the to us. Fishing trips, stories and meals always with a smile. Thanks Uncle Pete.
He also never stopped bragging on his children Mark, Tim, Jeff and Debbie, and that was ok because he did have good reason. We are proud of them too.
Pat, Pete loved you dearly and so do we and will always be thankful for the loving care that you provided especially these last few years.
May God bless you and keep you.
Your nephew Rick Ingram
Marcia Cunningham
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Dear Pat,
What a good faithful wife, partner, caregiver u have been!!
Joe was so fond of Pete and he was a valuable employee years ago when they were young and working together. I loved his sense of humor and he always had a story to tell u.
It’s been a long goodbye for u. I can certainly understand. May God give u peace and rest as u go forward.
Your friends,
Marcia and Joe Tom
Guy McDill
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Wishing Pat and family peace and comfort.
Nita and Leslie Turner
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Pat and family, we are so sorry to hear about Pete, but we are thankful he is no longer suffering. We are thankful for the memories we have of him and you, being your friends and neighbors. Pete was blessed to have you as his caregiver. Prayers for y'all during this difficult time. Nita , Leslie and Jenny
J.R.& Brenda Hawkins
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Sincere condolences to Pat & rest of family. RIP Pete
Nancy Reeves
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Prayers for you Ms. Pat. With great love you gave Mr.Pete such great care these last few years. Love and prayers to you and all your family.
Crystal and Don Eastman
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Pat, we were so sorry to learn of Pete's passing. Extending our prayers and sympathies to you and family.