Hardesty, James L. (Larry), 73, beloved Husband, Father, Son, Grandfather and Brother, passed away of natural causes at his home in Maryland on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Larry was a graduate of Valley High School in Louisville, KY and served 4 years in the US Navy. He was a Sr. General Superintendent for Gilbane Co. and oversaw many building projects in the Washington, DC, and surrounding areas where he received several awards for excellence and project achievements. Larry was a friend and mentor. He had his own brand of humor. He enjoyed life and tried not to sweat the small stuff. He would always say "Ain't nothin but a thang." He appreciated a good meal, fishing, going to the movies and eating overly salted popcorn. He enjoyed attending Orioles games just to eat Jumbo Hot dogs. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his girls. He will be missed. Larry is survived by his wife, Joy Hardesty (Dougherty); his mother, Margaret A. Just; son, Keith (Joann); two daughters, Paige (Danny), and Amy; three grandchildren, Kevin, Nick and Tony; brother, Paul (Lisa) Just; and one sister, Peggy (Richard) Hobbs. A memorial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Owens Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216 from 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude's or Big Brothers Big Sisters of KY.