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Paul Darrel Hardy, Age: 92
Jan 05, 1933 - Apr 22, 2025

Paul Darrel Hardy, 92, the son of Paul and Anchor (Fore) Hardy was born January 5, 1933, at Shattuck Hospital in Shattuck, Oklahoma and died April 22, 2025 in Blue Springs, MO.

He attended his first 4 years of school in the country school of Luther Hill in Harper County, Oklahoma before going to grade school in May, Oklahoma where he lived with his maternal grandparents. After moving back home with his parents, he attended Laverne Junior High and High School. After graduation he attended Oklahoma City University for a year. In 1960-64 he attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he attained a bachelor's degree and Perkin's School of Theology, SMU and received the certification of Elder in the Methodist Oklahoma Annual Conference.

Darrel and Winonna met in Laverne Junior High School and were married after Winonna's High School graduation on May 15, 1954. He spent the next 7 years working at various jobs, changing jobs each time to make life better for he and his family. In 1955 Darrel acquired a job with Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger, Texas. He was transferred to the pipeline division in Texoma, Oklahoma where he serviced the lines in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.

It was the month of January 1960 when Darrel received a direct calling from God to serve Him in the ministry. He received the appointment to serve a student pastorate in Capron, Oklahoma and attend the university at Northwestern State University in Alva, Oklahoma. During the next four years he served the church and attended the university where he received his bachelors degree. At that time, he immediately enrolled in Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.

Darrel and Winonna served the Lord through eight churches, Capron United Methodist Church; Vici United Methodist Church, Vici; 1st United Methodist

Church, Altus; Sullivan Village, Lawton; Beaver United Methodist Church, Beaver; St. John's United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City; 1st United Methodist Church, Alva; and St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ponca, City, all in Oklahoma, where he retired in 1995.

In 1997, Darrel became the chaplain of the Trophy Gardens RV Resort in Alamo, Texas, where he and Winonna spent 27 wonderful years serving God and serving the people of the park. He not only preached and ministered but worked at remodeling units, serving meals and simply loving the people. He retired the second time in 2021 from the park and he and Winonna moved to Blue Springs, Missouri.

He is survived his wife: Winonna and one son, Paul Darrel, Jr. (Kellie) Hardy of Nashville, Tennessee; a daughter, Sonja (Brian) Piersall of Harper, Texas; a daughter, Cindy (Leslie) Longest of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He was Papa to 7 grandchildren Rebekah Muxworthy of Normangee, Texas; Kaylan Biberle-Martinez (Abraham) of, Conroe, Texas; Brandon (Sarah) Sherman of Alva, Oklahoma; Lindsay (Mike) Rutherford; Chelsea (Chris) Morehouse of Blue Springs, Missouri; Caleb (Sarah) Longest of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Chandler (J.R.) Holloway of Phoenix, Arizona.

He is also survived by great grandchildren to whom he was known as "Papa

D"; Peighton Fazzino, Paige and Matthew Martinez of Houston, Texas; Gaige and Jillian Muxworthy of Normangee, Texas; Sophia and Brooks Sherman of Alva, Oklahoma; Noah and Issac Rutherford of Blue Springs, Missouri;

Kennedy, Kason and Kyler Morehouse of Blue Springs, Missouri; Margeaux and Eisley Longest of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Brittany (John) Ybarra, Brianna Martinez, Arthur (Serenity) Martinez, Bianca Martinezall of Conroe, Texas; Two great-great grandchildren, Isabella and Veronica. Also surviving is his sister Wanita, Ketron; Laverne, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Chase Hardy; a great grandson, Isaac Martinez; his brother, Harrel; three sisters, Bonita Nelson, Rosemary Gilbreath and Clemetta Hamlin.
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Kim Bickerstaff Harper Apr 24, 2025

Friend ,Booker ,Texas

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Randy Ullrich Apr 25, 2025

Youth student in the Methodist Church at Beaver, Oklahoma ,Fort Worth ,Texas

Pastor Hardy was a significant influence during my high school years. He cared deeply for all the members of the community, not just the church, especially the youth. Pastor Hardy definitely made the world a better place. He will be remembered beyond his years here on earth by me and many more I am sure. A great person to have known, especially in my formative years. Now heaven has gotten another notable angel I am most sure of. I am proud to have gotten to know Pastor Hardy, many years ago. God Bless his friends and family at this time of remembrance.

Brenda Calhoon Sheik Apr 25, 2025

Friend ,Okeene ,Oklahoma

What a legacy Mr Hardy lived and leaves. I came to know and love him when his family moved to Alva, my hometown. I was a suitemate in the dorms with his daughter Cindy and we continued our friendship as we both married and moved to the Oklahoma Panhandle. Darrel and Winona were close with my parents and I credit that friendship with bringing both of my parents on a closer walk with God. Darrel did the pre marital counseling with my husband and me and officiated at our wedding. The world is a better place and heaven has far more souls because of Darrel Hardy.

Tim and Natalie (Case) Gifford Apr 25, 2025

Member of Alva FUMC ,Bloomfield ,New Mexico

Darrel had the heart of a servant. People have no idea how much work he did behind the scenes. I am sure Darrel heard, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” when he reached those pearly gates. It was a real honor to know him and work for him as church secretary. My deepest condolences to his family.

Julia Ryerson-Witherington Apr 25, 2025

member of FUMC Alva OK ,Plano ,Texas

I hated to see Tiffany Smith's post about Rev Hardy's passing. We are never ready for the loss , but he had life that was long lived serving others. My prayers of comfort to each of you in your loss. I shared a post on FB tonight that just was posted two days ago with his picture on a NWOSU post from years ago. It was the day of his passing it posted. Thinking of each of you in the days ahead. Julia Ryerson

Mike and Sarah Balenti Apr 26, 2025

We spent many years with Darrell and Winona in Alva Church and working with kids. He will be greatly missed.

Leisa Engelken Apr 26, 2025

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hardy family. Pastor Hardy was a huge inspiration in my life as a teen. He was so involved with the youth and always had stories and a smile.

Karen Greenlee Apr 26, 2025

He was such an influence in so many ways, I will always have memories of him.

Rev. Douglas Burr Apr 27, 2025

colleague in ministry ,Edmond ,Oklahoma

Pastor Darrel Hardy served his Lord Jesus Christ in the ministry of the United Methodist Church tirelessly, faithfully, and compassionately. Darrel was with his people in all their varied situations in life and he was for them - giving of himself in service and support in every way possible. He grew churches through creative ministries, uncompromising confidence in the promise of God that was theirs to lean into, and servant leadership of the highest degree. As a friend I remain indebted to him for his encouragement and positive spirit. He and his wife were a team whose lives touched many for the good of Christ's Kingdom!