Hardy was a devout Christian, family man, loving husband, father and grandfather, retired postmaster and United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Green Hill Community Baptist Church and was attending First United Methodist Church of Warren where he was a member of the Fisherman's Sunday School Class. He was also a former Monticello Parks Commission member and volunteer fireman for the Green Hill Fire Department.
He loved being with his family and playing games with them along with taking trips to his favorite places which included Branson, MO and Silver Dollar City. Hardy's other hobbies included fishing, camping, hunting, dancing and watching RFD-TV. As his children described him, "He was the best Pops in the whole world." In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Cockrell McKinstry of Wilmar and a brother, Dan McKinstry of Little Rock.
Survivors include his wife, Liz McKinstry of Banks; a daughter, Cindy McKinstry of Little Rock; two sons, Tim McKinstry (Ashley) of Hector and Tony McKinstry (Jennifer) of Springdale; a sister, Shirley Burks of Wilmar; stepdaughters, Colleen Watkins (Perry) of Banks, Stacey Boyette (Brad) of Coral Springs, FL, and Dana Bugbee (Trent) of Destin, FL; four grandchildren, Hannah Trigg (Josh) of Russelleville, Nick McKinstry of Hector, Zac and Alex McKinstry both of Springdale; ten step grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences(51)
Meagan acrey
, AR Tuesday, November 25, 2014 I am so sorry to hear about Hardy. He was a wonderful customer and a very funny man to be around...I will miss him greatly! Rip Hardy.James Barnes
Comox, AR Friday, November 21, 2014 Sorry to hear about hardy. James barnes jr from wilmar live in comox bcScott Sanders
Lebanon, MO Friday, November 21, 2014 My wife Sandy and I want to offer our condolences and so sorry for your loss. Hardy was a great guy and will be missed.Scott Sanders
Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Thursday, November 20, 2014 Cindy and Family,I am so sorry for you loss. I pray the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Bolick + Tommie
Little Rock, AR Thursday, November 20, 2014 from first cousin in Little Rock, Please accept our sympathy at this time. Hardy was one of our most respected cousins and we saw him two years ago when he came to My sister Louise Henderson's funeral here in LR. We were unable to come to the funeral. Wayne BolickCatrenina York
Warren, AR Thursday, November 20, 2014 Dear Mrs. Liz, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Shirley and family, Louise and I are so sorry to hear of your great loss. To know Hardy was to love him. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Judy and French Wynne,Jr.
Warren, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Please know all of you are in the thoughts and prayers of your many friends.Love and prayers.
Kelly Castleberry
Warren, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 We love you all and are thinking of you.Glenda Scogin
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 My prayers to all for comfort and peace during this difficult time.William & Althea Rhodes
Van Buren, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Cindy, Althea and I are both praying for and thinking about you. Please take care of yourself and let me know if there is anything we can do. .Ruby Logan
Collierville, TN Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Cindy,I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ruby
Misty Micenhamer
Brookland, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 What a blessing a Godly Daddy is. Faithful Servant to Lord and Country is a treasured legacy. So sorry for your loss. May Lord provide comfort, peace and consolation. Dad's especially love their girls.Take Care Cindy
Markay Dearien
Little Rock, AR, AR Wednesday, November 19, 2014 I know the world lost a wonderful man.Joan Watts Davidson
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 We grew up in Wilmar and knew and loved Hardy. He was so full of fun and laughter. Always had a smile. My sincere sympathy for the family. There will be joy in Heaven tonight.Rick and Fran Haney
Liberty Lake, WA Tuesday, November 18, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Hardy was a wonderful person who had a smile and a story anytime you met him. Our prayers are with you.Judy Selig
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Tony and family,I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you have my deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Judy Selig
Suzette Russell
Warren,, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Ms. Liz & family, Just wanting you to know you all are in our thoughts & prayer's. We Love You!! Suzette Russell & Sue WoodardRHONDA AND GARY SIMMONS
WARREN, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 LIZ AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT HARDY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.Wanda Young
, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Wilmar has lost another son that was so loved by all.Hardy was a joy to know he was so much fun to be around he and Diddle could tell some tall tells we never knew if they were true or not but they were fun to hear,Hardy will be missed.Family prayers for you.WandaK K Gibson Fletcher
gillett, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 My thoughts and prayers, for your family, may God wrap loving arms around you as none other can today and always.Mary Ann Clanton
WARREN, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 To Liz and the Family, My heartfelt condolences to you all May God bless and keep you all at this time. Hardy was such a great man and a joy to be around.Joe&AnnieThompsonSo
ELDorado, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 So sorry for your loss,our prayers for you & family.Susan Wade
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Praying for you at this time of great loss. May your wonderful memories comfort you. And may hope shine eternal as we wait for our glorious reunion in heaven. With great love, Susan WadeLeonard & Sharon Rice
Warren, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 PrayersJohn & Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Mrs. Liz and family - You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. To know Mr. Hardy was to love him. His laugh and wit was infectious and you could not keep from having a smile on your face when you spent time with him. He will be missed by so many people. No more suffering, he has his wings, and we will see him again.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Annie&Joe Thompson
ELDorado, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 So sorry for your loss , ours prayers for FamilyJanice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 My condolence to each of your family. Hardy was a great man, admired and loved by all. May God give you comfort in your loss.With love & sympathy,
Janice Gladden Wiggam
SUSIE CHADWICK
WILMAR, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 SHIRLEY, RANDY AND FRAN, BEVERLY AND ENTIRE FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY. PLEASE REMEMBER MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AT THIS SAD TIME AND HELP HEAL THE HURTMargaret Black
Warren, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Hardy was a blessing to all who knew him. We will certainly miss him and his jovial laugh and personality. My prayers go out to his family that God will comfort them in the days ahead.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Barbara Ann Ogles
Warren, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Liz,Saddened to hear about Hardy. He is now with Jesus. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Love you, B.A. Ogles
Marjorie Moss Hendrix
Roland,, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 I am so sorry to learn about Hardy. I am one of Liz's classmates, and know what a fine person he must have been and how much he meant to her. She and her family are in our prayers.Beth Young Davis
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 So sorry to about Mr. Hardy. He was such a kind man always full of love and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Liz, Cindy and Family,Mr. Hardy was a great friend of ours. Always making you laugh. He had a great sense of humor and loved everyone. He will be missed!! May God give each of you peace and comfort as you adjust your lives without the one you loved so much. You are in our prayers.
Florence Bittle
Dermott, AR Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Tony, I was sadden to hear about your father. May the Lord give you and your family peace and comfort during this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers .Florence & Joe Bittle
Glenn & Kurt Tate
Donna Craig McDougald
Clanton, AL Monday, November 17, 2014 Mrs. Liz and Family, so very sorry for your loss of Mr. Hardy. He was a kind soul. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Anyone who grew up in the Wilmar/Green Hill area knew and loved Hardy. He was one of a kind. So full of fun and laughter. You never saw him that he didn't speak and have that big smile. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere sympathy at your loss. There has to be more laughter in Heaven tonight.Josh Hamblen and Family
, TX Monday, November 17, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family.linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 my condolence to this family may God bles you'lCarole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Shirley and all the family, I was saddened to read of Hardy's passing. He fought a brave battle and has earned his rest in the Savior's bosom. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Kenny & I extend our sympathy to the McKinstry family. We have known Hardy for many years and it was always a joy to be in his presence. I remember when he would visit in my parents' home to play bridge at least one night a week during the 1960s. He was a good man!Rev. Don Johnson
Rison, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 McKinstry Family, So very sorry for your loss, our community will be in prayer for all of you......God Bless You, Don and Mary JohnsonGreen Hill UMC
Becky Stevens Phillips
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Cindy, Tony, and Tim,So sorry for the loss of your sweet father. You will be in my prayers.
Jane Summerford
, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Prayers for all of you, going through this difficult time. He was a good man, and we all have memories of his laughter at every family gathering.Shirley
Little Rock, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 It is always hard for those of us who remain here to deal with the loss of a loved one. Mr. McKinstry was loved by so many. His daughter Cindy has been special to me for many years and I pray for comfort for Cindy and all the family members.In HIS Love,
Shirley Ezelle
Louis and Georgia Criswell
NLR, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Cindy,, know that we are praying for the family and for you. Today he is rejoicing with the Lord in a place where there is no pain and no sorry. God bless you all.BECKY RAULS
WARREN, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 LIZ, KATHY AND FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MR. HARDY IS NOW AT REST.Tina Albright
Benton, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Cindy and family, you are in my prayers.Janie-Larry Fuller
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 So sorry. Will miss Hardy very much. Enjoyed his happiness and laughter whenever/wherever 1 or more people gathered with him. Hardy was one of the nicest guys I ever met.Angela Lochridge
Warren, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Ms. Liz, I am so sorry for your great loss...I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. May your cherished memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Please let me know if I can help in any way.