William “Bill” Charles Jr., beloved husband of sixty-one years to Margaret Hardesty (nee Cook). Loving father of Misty (Michael) Hardesty-Chaney, and William Hardesty III. Bill passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at age 79. He was a devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Church and retired from the railroad after numerous years of service. Memorial Gathering, Friday, October 23, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 11144 Spinner Ave., Sharonville, OH 45241. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Bill to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 11144 Spinner Ave., Sharonville, OH 45241. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidtdhonaukucnerfunerals.com.