Justin A Hardesty age 30, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 16, 2023, one day away from his 31st birthday. He was born on March 17,1992 in Merrillville, IN to James and Tracy Hardesty, it was love at first sight for Tracy as Justin grew up to be a momma's boy. Justin was on the KV swim team and a life guard at the pool in DeMotte, he graduated from KV High School in 2010. In his free time he loved playing his guitar and writing songs, was a wonderful artist, loved tattoos, a very hard worker who loved going to his grandmother Sue's house to help her with any chores that needed to be done. He especially loved spending time with his two children, during his visits with them he would drive them around on the four wheeler and golf cart spending as much fun time as he could with them. Justin liked to keep to himself, but was a very kind-hearted person with a kind soul, he was a very likeable young man and had a lot of close friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Justin is survived by his children, Sebastian and Claire "Bear": parents, James and Tracy Hardesty: grandparents, Sue Hardesty and Victor Wray, close friends, Nick Saliga, Jack Kistler, Alex Jerzyk, Travis Kerns, Derek Morris and Chad Allard. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, ex-wife Rebecca Loslo, and his dog Dunkin.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Hardesty: grandmother, Sherry Wray: and uncles, Mike Hardesty and Greg Wray.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3-7 pm at Frazier Funeral Home located at 621 S. Halleck Street, DeMotte, IN. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family.

Frazier Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements