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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Joseph “Wayne” Hardesty

April 8, 1961 – July 31, 2020

Joseph “Wayne” Hardesty, 59, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away July 31, 2020 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on April 8, 1961 in Prince Frederick to the late Eldredge Ridgeway Hardesty Jr. and Janet Moore Hardesty Gee. Wayne served 36 years of Public Service to Calvert County and was a Volunteer 40 years between Huntingtown and Prince Frederick Fires Departments.

Wayne is survived by his spouse, Sheryl Simmons Hardesty, his children Jennifer Miller and her husband Christopher, and Jeffrey Hardesty and his wife Rachel Grandfather of Alexis Faith Hardesty, Teagan Rae Hardesty and Everleigh Shae Miller. He is also survived by his mother, Janet Ann Gee and brothers Gary Lee Hardesty and his wife Wanda, and Richard Paul Hardesty and his wife Dee.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday August 8, 2020 from 12 noon to 4 PM at the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department Co. 6. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Co. 2.

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Visitation

Services

  • Life Celebration Visitation

Saturday, August 8, 2020
12 Noon – 4:00 PM

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department

4030 Old Town Road
PO Box 482
Huntingtown, MD 20639

Map

Link:
https://www.hvfd6.org/

Interment

Contributions

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

450 Solomons Island Road South
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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Link:
https://www.pfvfd.org/

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    Barbara Brady
    2 Aug 2020
    9:01pm

    We are so sorry for your loss and send prayers to all for strength and comfort. Wayne was truly loved by so many and will be greatly missed. He served the county so freely and always had a smile or joke.
    Heaven has gained another angel with a great sense of humor. May he rest in peace, free of pain. God bless his family.
    Frank Brady and family

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    HUNTINGTOWN
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    MARYLAND
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    bobby lilly
    2 Aug 2020
    10:27pm

    i served with wayne for a little while at company 2 he was a great friend he will truly be missed rest in peace buddy

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    Kathyrn Godwin Moore
    3 Aug 2020
    5:42pm

    Our family will miss you so much. I wish I had been up there more to see you and everyone. I have so many good memories of you that I will cherish forever. You were such a blessing to our whole family. I love you very much. I hope you are flying with the angels and I hope you are with Grandma and Grandpa. Love and prayers to all who knew and loved you. You went through so much now you can rest in peace and be with God.

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    Tina
    4 Aug 2020
    9:08am

    Sorry for your loss Grandma Gee, prayers and love to you. Miss you, Shyanne , Christopher and Tina

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    Aquasco
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    Carolyn Humphreys Kitchen
    4 Aug 2020
    9:24pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne was such a nice person. I enjoyed working with him. Deepest sympathy to your family.

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    Shady Side
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    Sheila RN
    6 Aug 2020
    10:43am

    I am so very sorry. Such a fine, brave man.

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    Barbara Brady
    2 Aug 2020
    9:01pm

    We are so sorry for your loss and send prayers to all for strength and comfort. Wayne was truly loved by so many and will be greatly missed. He served the county so freely and always had a smile or joke.
    Heaven has gained another angel with a great sense of humor. May he rest in peace, free of pain. God bless his family.
    Frank Brady and family

    save
    City
    HUNTINGTOWN
    State
    MARYLAND
    Reply
    bobby lilly
    2 Aug 2020
    10:27pm

    i served with wayne for a little while at company 2 he was a great friend he will truly be missed rest in peace buddy

    save
    City
    frankfort
    State
    kentucky
    Reply
    Kathyrn Godwin Moore
    3 Aug 2020
    5:42pm

    Our family will miss you so much. I wish I had been up there more to see you and everyone. I have so many good memories of you that I will cherish forever. You were such a blessing to our whole family. I love you very much. I hope you are flying with the angels and I hope you are with Grandma and Grandpa. Love and prayers to all who knew and loved you. You went through so much now you can rest in peace and be with God.

    save
    City
    Lake toxaway
    State
    NC
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    Tina
    4 Aug 2020
    9:08am

    Sorry for your loss Grandma Gee, prayers and love to you. Miss you, Shyanne , Christopher and Tina

    save
    City
    Aquasco
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Carolyn Humphreys Kitchen
    4 Aug 2020
    9:24pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne was such a nice person. I enjoyed working with him. Deepest sympathy to your family.

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    City
    Shady Side
    State
    MD
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    Sheila RN
    6 Aug 2020
    10:43am

    I am so very sorry. Such a fine, brave man.

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    City
    Nottingham
    State
    Maryland
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