John Hardy Mire Sr.

Published 1:00 am Wednesday, October 17, 2018

John Hardy Mire Sr., SSgt, USAF (Ret) was born the only child of George and Libby Grayson Mire on December 3, 1933 in Jeanerette.   

He passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at his residence in Brazoria, Texas.

He enjoyed building model airplanes, trains, collecting watches and playing his guitar. He had a passion for reading and caring for animals. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Catherine (Cathy/Katie) Mire (nee Price); children and spouses Stuart J. Mire of Wells, Maine, Brian C. Mire of Wells, Maine, Jonelle C. and Christopher Ozmun of Smithville, Texas, Michele E. TSgt USAF (Ret) and Thomas Clark III of Roswell, New Mexico and John Hardy II and Barbara Mire of Baytown, Texas; and ex daughter in-law, Cynthia Mire of Houston; 13 grandchildren Jimmie, Danielle, Justin, Roger, Samantha, Kaitlin, Catherine, Brenden, Hailee, John III, Amy, Kosh and Abigail; great-grandchildren Kailee, Alexander, Payton, Claire and Charlotte. He is also survived by many sisters in-law and brother in-law and nieces and nephews.

Private memorial services will be held at the Houston National Cemetery with military honors.

In his memory, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX  77058.

Please visit our website to leave online condolences, light a candle or send gifts to his family at www.dixonfuneralhome.com.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at, (979) 798-9113.