## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Carroll W. Hardesty Sr., 81, died on 23 Nov 2012 in Annapolis. Born 27 Dec 1930 in Edgewater, he co-owned C.W. Hardesty Custom Builders since 1973. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona, two siblings, and a grandson. He was survived by four sons, two siblings, and grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Friends were invited to Carroll's Life Celebration on 28 Nov 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. A funeral service was held on 29 Nov 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment was at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

## Transcript

Carroll Winterson (Governor) Hardesty Sr

27 DEC 1930 - 23 NOV 2012

EDGEWATER — Carroll "Governor" Winterson Hardesty Sr., a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died Nov. 23, 2012, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 81. Born Dec. 27, 1930, to the late Marvin Dixon and Ella Dawson Hardesty, Carroll attended Anne Arundel County schools.

Carroll was co-owner of C.W. Hardesty Custom Builders since 1973, building hundreds of homes throughout Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's counties. He was a skilled carpenter and taught many apprentices in the carpentry trade, including his four sons and grandsons. Carroll enjoyed crabbing, boating, sporty cars, and he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Carroll never retired and considered working one of his hobbies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leona V. Dove Hardesty, who died on Nov. 5, 1999; two siblings, Marvin Jack Hardesty and Georgetta Monroe; and grandson, Mark Hardesty Jr. Carroll is survived by his four sons, Carroll Hardesty Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Stevensville, Dale W. Hardesty of Edgewater, Mark Hardesty of Stevensville, and Christopher L. Hardesty of Annapolis; two siblings, Joy Rolen of Edgewater, and Margaret Turner of Chester; six grandchildren, Steven H., Greg D., Stephanie, Jennifer, Taylor and Belinda Hardesty; and nine great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to Carroll's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 28, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Chester, Maryland
The Kent Island Bay Times
28 Nov, 2012
Page 25
Obituary for Carroll Winterson Hardesty, 1930-2012 (Aged 81)

Birth: 27 DEC 1930 - Edgewater, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Death: 23 NOV 2012 - Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name:    | Carroll Winterson (Governor) Hardesty Sr            |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Age:     | 81 years                                            |
| Birth:   | 27 Dec 1930; Edgewater, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA |
| Death:   | 23 Nov 2012; Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                       | Relationship to Decedent   | Residence    |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------|
| Carroll W. Hardesty Sr.    | Decedent                   | Edgewater    |
| Marvin Dixon Hardesty      | Father (deceased)          | Unknown      |
| Ella Dawson Hardesty       | Mother (deceased)          | Unknown      |
| Leona V. Dove Hardesty     | Wife (deceased)            | Unknown      |
| Marvin Jack Hardesty       | Sibling (deceased)         | Unknown      |
| Georgetta Monroe           | Sibling (deceased)         | Unknown      |
| Carroll Hardesty Jr.       | Son                        | Stevensville |
| Cynthia Hardesty           | Daughter-in-law            | Stevensville |
| Dale W. Hardesty           | Son                        | Edgewater    |
| Mark Hardesty              | Son                        | Stevensville |
| Christopher L. Hardesty    | Son                        | Annapolis    |
| Joy Rolen                  | Sibling                    | Edgewater    |
| Margaret Turner            | Sibling                    | Chester      |
| Steven H. Hardesty         | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Greg D. Hardesty           | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Stephanie Hardesty         | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Jennifer Hardesty          | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Taylor Hardesty            | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Belinda Hardesty           | Grandchild                 | Unknown      |
| Mark Hardesty Jr.          | Grandchild (deceased)      | Unknown      |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper                 | Date         | Page |
|---------------------------|--------------|------|
| The Kent Island Bay Times | 28 Nov 2012  | 25   |
## Other Relevant Information

Carroll Winterson Hardesty Sr. was known as "Governor". He was a lifelong resident of Edgewater. He co-owned C.W. Hardesty Custom Builders since 1973, building homes in Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's counties. He was a skilled carpenter who taught many apprentices, including his sons and grandsons. His hobbies included crabbing, boating, and sporty cars. He never retired and considered working one of his hobbies. He had nine great-grandchildren.