HARDING, Harry C., lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulbert and Lillian Harding; and one brother, Chester Harding. He is survived by Betty Blue, his dearest friend of 37 and one half years; one son, Harry L. Harding (Cindy); two daughters, Bunny H. Seay (Calvin), Wendy H. Williams (Thomas); and his former wife, Shirley Lovelace; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Dee and Barbara; and many close friends. Mr. Harding was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and was retired from GRTC after 23 years of service. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and where services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
We treasure our wonderful times with Harry. First met him in Starcraft Camper Club. We always looked forward to seeing he and Betty when we returned to Virginia--he was a special friend. God bless and comfort Betty and the family.
Chuck and Janet Skellenger
January 17, 2009 | Alamo, TX
We first Harry and Betty in 1999, when we came to Camp Inn.He had the most friendly smile. He always had a kind word to say. We missed him when he no longer came back to Camp Inn. We are very sorry for the family's loss, and the Camp Inn familys loss.
John and Nancy Speer
January 16, 2009 | Frostproof, FL
Both Raymond and I send our deepest sympathy to Harry's family and to Betty. They were our neighbors in Fla. for many years and we have missed them both. God has the better plan and I am sure Harry is in a better place. May God's grace be on you all at this time.
Raymond & Janice Campbell
January 16, 2009 | Frostproof, FL
Barbara, I am sorry for the passing of your uncle Harry. I only met him one time when I was 14 years old when your dad, the late Colonel Chester D Harding drove us by his house. It was when your dad had the Glastron boat business at Staples Mill & Hilliard roads.
Condolences to his friends and family.
Earnest Slaughter
January 16, 2009 | Henrico And Colonial Beach, VA
Wendy,
We are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. St Athanasius will hold a mass in his honor this Sunday. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Corinne and John Dixon
Corinne Dixon
January 16, 2009 | Beaverdam, VA
Mr Harding will be missed very much as he will longer visit our shop except in soul but will keep my eyes open for him because he was loved very much
john bowden
January 15, 2009 | Bumpass, VA
We miss Harry not being in FLA.We enjoyed him & Betty when they camped with the VA.roadrunner camping club.
Daisy & Bubba Lampie
January 15, 2009 | Quinton, VA
We will miss Harry ,we had a lot of good times when he and Betty where in FLA.
Ron & Mary Roush
January 15, 2009 | Frost Proof, FL
We miss Harry and Betty not being in FLA.and we enjoyed camping with them when they where in the VA.Roadrunners Goodsams club.
Daisy & Bubba Lampie
January 15, 2009 | Quinton, VA
