Hardesty, William Robert (Bob), 72, passed away August 14, 2010 at his home. Robert was born in Raywick, KY on September 21, 1937, the son of George L. and Elaine Hardesty. Robert lived in and went to school in Lebanon, KY moving to Louisville where he had lived most of his adult life. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from CSX/L&N Railroad.
Robert enjoyed spending time with family and an avid bicyclist and member of both the Louisville and Southern Indiana Wheelmen.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, an older brother: Raymond G. Hardesty, and niece: Kimberly Coke. Robert is survived by two brothers, Lucas (Sherry) and J.B. (Katie) Hardesty ; three sisters, Maggie Lee Coke, Phyllis Williams, and Jo Ann Hardesty; nieces and nephews, Kenny Hourigan, Debbie Fulks, Tina Williams, Joshua Hardesty, and Adam Hardesty; and, several grand nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11am Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be 12-8 Tuesday at the funeral home.