Keith Ray Hardesty Sr., 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital Downtown. Born August 22, 1955 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Walter Sr. and Betty (Syndram) Hardesty. In his younger years, Keith enjoyed playing sports such as basketball, football, and baseball. He excelled at keeping statistics on teams and players. He was employed with Momper Insulation and later as a taxi cab driver for several years. Keith enjoyed life and loved living. Surviving are his children, Jennifer Shultz, Rachel Shepard, Keith Hardesty Jr., and Mary Markley, all of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and siblings, Walter (Tammy) Hardesty Jr. of Larwill, Ind., Wayne (Todd) Hardesty of Kinderhook, Mich., Penny Hardesty of Fort Wayne, and Rickey (Treisa) Hardesty of Fort Wayne. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Brian D. Clark Jr.; and siblings, Kenneth Hardesty, Kathy West, Gilbert Hardesty, Tina Shirely, and Tim Hardesty. Calling will be Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Advantage Highland Park, 2403 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com.