Miles Gwyllum Hardesty, 60, passed away suddenly on Oct 12th, 2019.
Born on Sept 30, 1959, Miles is survived by his wife, Sherrie; children, Kristen (Toby) and Justin (Jordan); grandchild Wynter, and many other family and friends.
As owner of M&H Automotive for 45 years, he had a passion for cars. Miles had a long career in police work with both the Tallmadge Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Miles was very proud of his 53 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America, and earned his Eagle in 1973. He loved being in Scouts with his family and earned many recognitions and awards as an adult leader in the program.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer, Akron Chapel, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. A celebration of Miles' life will take place on Friday October 18, with visitation an hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 106 E. Howe Rd, Tallmadge, OH 44278. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, his family is requesting that donations be made to Great Trail Council Friends of Scouting, 4500 Hudson Dr., Stow, OH 44224 (Memo line: In Memory of Miles Hardesty). For those that are a part of Miles's scouting family, his family asks that you wear full field uniform.