Sherman "Bud" Ray Hardesty, Sr., 92, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born January 1, 1929 in Fairmont, the son of the late Jock and Catherine Hardesty.

Bud worked as a coal miner, barber, and as a foreman at Sharon Steel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bud enjoyed leatherwork, drawing, and song writing.

Bud is survived by three children, Sherman Hardesty, Jr. of Aylett, VA, Kelli George of Mt. Holly, VA, and Terry Hardesty of Chesapeake, VA; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Louise Hardesty; a daughter, Becky Hardesty; and a brother, Tom Hardesty.

The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue Fairmont, WV, on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The funeral will be at the funeral home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Larry Buckland officiating. Interment will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.