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. 
He enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. He enjoyed attending gospel music concerts and 60s-80s country music concerts, attending family reunions and most of all traveling. 
David was packed and ready to venture into the world if he heard the word travel or vacation. He has been blessed to travel to all 50 states in the U.S.A, Europe, Mexico and Canada. 
But most of all, David was a dedicated husband, father, papaw and great-papaw. He raised, guided, counseled and advised his children and grandchildren until the very end. 
No job was too big or too small and he tackled all with the same commitment and dedication. He formed his own company as an electrician and taught many employees the trade along with his two sons for 50 years.
David was preceded in death by his beloved wife and one true love Betty. They were married just short of 56 years. He is also preceded in death by his father and mother.
He is survived by his son David Hardy Jr. and daughter-in-law Tiffany of Forney, daughter Tammy Cummings of Forney, son-in-law Charley Cummings of Payne Springs, son Jerry Hardy and daughter-in-law Leslie of Payne Springs, brother Richard Hardy and wife Teresa of Dallas, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Goggan’s Funeral Home, 1911 N. Frances Street, Terrell, Texas 75160. 
On behalf of the Hardy family, thank you for all your prayers and condolences.