Obituary of Ray Alexander Hardesty

Ray A. Hardesty,

71, of Terra Alta, died Saturday June 8, 2019 at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oakland, MD.

The son of Betty Strawser of Corinth, and the late Grant Hardesty, he was born June 22, 1947 in Crellin, MD.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He was a loving son, father, brother and grandfather.

He is survived by two sons and spouses, Jamie and Crystal Hardesty and David and Rachel Hardesty all of Terra Alta; a daughter and spouse, Stephanie and Mike Dixon of Terra Alta; two brothers, Conley Hardesty of Kingwood and Ralph Hardesty of Corinth; three sisters, Brenda Thomas of Oakland, Alpha Loughry and Ethel Butler both of Terra Alta; two grandsons, Braden Dixon and Carson Hardesty and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, N. Deborah "Debbie" Hardesty in 2002; an infant son and a brother, Roy Hardesty.

Family and friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 and from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 until the 11:00 a.m. time of service with Rev. Stanley Waybright officiating. Burial will follow in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, MD.

Condolences may be made at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com