John David Hardy Sr., known to most as “Dave” and “Papaw,” passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2022 in Forney. David was born in Dallas March 18, 1943 to Earl M. Hardy and Ila Fern Prater Hardy.
David touched the lives of so many people. He never met a stranger and was always friendly to everyone. He had a heart of gold and would offer the shirt off his back to anyone in need. 
Anyone close to David knows the number of people he would offer a place to stay in his home and invited and accommodated them on vacations with his immediate family. 

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Staff Officer Bob Schillo (from left), Flotilla Commodore Allen Harding and Gun Barrel City Fire Chief Joseph Lindaman show the vessel safety check sticker earned by the fire department’s new rescue boat Oct. 3.

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Representatives from the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, along with their furry friend accept a donation by Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliot. 

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Kim Welch from the Library at Cedar Creek Lake accepts a donation from Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliot. 

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Michele (from left), Sherry, Melanie and Sharon display artwork purchased during the Oct.7-8 Pinnacle Women’s Club Charity Garage Sale, held at Mabank Pavilion.