The youngest of 11 children, he was a hard working, simple man and a good brother. He loved farming, fishing and being with his family.
Survivors include Herma Linda Lopez of the home; six brothers, Larry Hardin of Payneway, Darrell Hardin and Ricky Hardin of Red Oak, Jimmy Hardin and Danny Hardin of Jonesboro and Michael Hardin of Memphis; and four sisters, Joyce Barrett of Caraway, Connie Carlock of Trumann, Donna Friend of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Bonnie Pollard of Lepanto.
Memorial services will be announced by the family.


