John Hary

John Martin Hary passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at the age of 83 after lengthy illness. He was a US Army Veteran, a native of Minnesota, and a resident of St. Gabriel, LA. John was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, and the Silver Star while on duty in the Korean War. After retirement from the work force in 1996, he was appointed Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church on GSRI Ave. Baton Rouge, and 11 years later, he retired due to ill health.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Shelvia Harrell Hary; 2 daughters, Sherri Hary Lewiston and spouse, Mark Lewiston of Natchitoches, LA., Shannon Hary Bodin and spouse Paul Bodin of Jarreau, LA.; 3 sons, Carl Hary of Hammond, LA, Michael Hary and spouse, Denise Pierce Hary of Elkhart, IN., John Moreau of Angola, LA.; 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. His extended family includes 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Bertha Lambert Hary; 3 brothers, Ernest Hary, Eugene Hary and James Hary; 4 sisters, Ernestine Larson, Catherine Johnston, Marion Iddings, and Florence Airhart.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, on October 1, from 12 noon to 1pm, followed immediately by a memorial service in his honor.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Kidney Foundation, and/or Pulmonary Disease Foundation.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all his friends for their kindness during his illness, and to the staff at Baton Rouge General Hospital, Promise Hospital, and Crossings Hospice, for their superb care.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, October 1, 2016
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, October 1, 2016
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, October 1, 2016
1:00 pm