John Calvin Hardesty, 88, of Slanesville, WV passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Davis Medical Center, Elkins, WV.

Born on January 21, 1934 in Hutton, MD, he was the son of the late Fred C. Hardesty and Mary A. (Frazee) Hardesty.

He served in the U.S. Army. He was a land surveyor and enjoyed traveling, golf, reading, and calling western square dances.  He attended Tearcoat Covenant Brethren Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Ruth Lucas Hardesty and Margaret Friel Hardesty and 4 brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Dolly Graham (David) of Slanesville, WV, a son, Wayne Hardesty of Inwood, WV, 2 grandchildren, Michael Archer (Amy) and Aimee Graham (Travis Jeffries), 4 great-grandchildren and a sister, Sarah Costa (Louis) of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV with Pastor Tom Rowan officiating.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.