John Ford Hardie, Jr.

He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1939 and received a chemical engineering degree from M.I. T. in 1943. While attending both schools he was a member of the ROTC and obtained the rank of cadet colonel. He served in World War II as an Army Ordnance officer in the 66th Infantry Division.

Following military service, he returned to San Antonio where he was the owner of Scientific Farms and became a world - renowned authority on hydroponics.

He was a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Texas Cavaliers, the Conopus Club, and a founding member of the Town Club. For many years he sang bass with the San Antonio Chordsmen and performed in the barbershop quartet "Vintage 21".

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Seawillow Grace Hardie, and his beloved first wife Hazel Meador Hardie.

He is survived by his dear wife of twenty-one years Luella Clayton Hardie; his children, Sister Agape "Ann" Hardie, Nancy Ellen Hardie McDaniel Eldon, Jot Gunter Hardie Lindy, the Rev. John Ford Hardie Melanie, and Luella's children Don Clayton Reser, and Winifred Reser Bishop John; twelve grandchildren, John Hardie IV, Julianne Hardie, Bethany Hardie, Mikayla Hardie, Mallory Hardie, Gunter Hardie, Grant Hardie, Jessica Reser, Rebecca Reser, Mary Bishop, Clayton Bishop, and Sarah Bishop.

Jack was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was astute, kind, thoughtful, fair, and thoroughly decent in all aspects of life.

He will be dearly missed by many.