Moulton, Alabama
Moulton
Funeral for John Clinton Hardin Sr., 93, of Moulton will be today, May 31, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Moulton Church of Christ with Bro. Bill Becker, Bro. Ray McWhorter and Bro. Hoyt Nelson officiating and Elliott Funeral Home directing.
Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Hardin, who died Friday, May 30, 2008, at Lawrence Medical Center, was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Hillsboro to Joe O. and Maud Hardin. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kitty Ann Hardin Priest; his mother and father, Joe O. and Maud Holt Hardin; five brothers, Holt Hardin (Alice), M.A. Hardin (Hilda), Lee Hardin (Mary Horne), Joe Hardin (Bernice) and Harris Hardin (Polly); one sister, Frances White (Robert); one half brother, Spence Hardin; and one half sister, Icie Wallace.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife of 74 years, Kitty Erline Aldridge Hardin; one son, John Clinton Hardin Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Moulton; one daughter, Martha Sue Hardin Sibley and husband, Don, of Russellville; one sister, Dorothy Godwin of Birmingham; son-in-law, Thomas F. Priest; 10 grandchildren, Cynthia Henry (Mitch), John Hardin III (Amie), Brian Hardin (Kelli), Dr. Shan Namie (Kathy), Elizabeth Milton (Osborne), Leslie Namie (Danna), Amy Hamilton (Brian), Timothy Priest, Kimberly McKelvey (Mike), Gary Priest (Robin); stepgrandson, Kerry Sibley (Susan); stepgranddaughter, Betsy Beal (Mike); 17 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Parker, Loyd Rutherford, Scotty Evans, Gene Pickens, Braxton Craig and Jimmy Glenn and the Elders of Moulton Church of Christ, Jack Burch, DeWayne Key and Teddy White.
Mr. Hardin served as one of the early directors of the Lawrence County Exchange and as its manager for 18 years. He served on the board of directors of Production Credit Association for 39 years, was a director of the Federal Land Bank, was a district supervisor of the Soil Conservation Service, and served one term on the Lawrence County Board of Education. He was an early leader of the Lawrence County Farm Bureau and the Lawrence County Cattleman's Association. He was a Deacon and Elder of the Moulton Church of Christ for 52 years where he taught Sunday school for over 40 years.
Memorials for Mr. Hardin may be made to Moulton Church of Christ or to a favorite charity.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
Mr. Hardin made immeasrable contributions to the farming commnity in Lawrence County over many years. He was a man of class and character who was well respected by all who knew him.Condolences to his family!!
Mike Alexander
June 17, 2008 | Birmingham, AL
Dear Mrs. Hardin and Family:
John was a dear friend to my father, Hoye Martin, who greatly respected Mr. Hardin and had much fun with him when they hunted or talked about Coop business. My prayers are with your family. Martha Martin Cantrell
Martha Cantrell
June 03, 2008 | Decatur, AL
Dear Mrs. Hardin and family,
My deepest sympathy and love to you and your family. I know many fond memories will bring a smile to your face and knowing the Godly example he set before not only his family but the church and community will give you great peace. I love you all!
Cathy Livingston Flory
June 02, 2008 | Decatur, AL
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be truly missed by not only his family but the town of Moulton. Our prayer is that God will give you comfort in the days ahead.
Don and Ann Black
June 01, 2008 | Moulton, AL
Martha, so sorry to learn of your Dad's death. You can be proud of having a fine Christian father. You take good care of your Mother, Ms. Erline. Give your children, Clint and his family our Love. Also my sympathy goes to the congregation of Moulton's church of Christ. I remeber He has always been a "pillow" even when I was a child attending there..
Mildred (Berryman) & Hillman Herring
May 31, 2008 | Dubois, WY
Earline and family:
My heart skipped a beat when I read of Mr. Hardin's death.
I have such fond memories of him and his family. I well remember attending worship services with him when I was a young girl, visiting in his home with Kitty Ann and Clinton.
It was always a joy to talk with Mr. Hardin.
The last ime I talked with him he told me about my daddy selling "gas" refrigerators and he sold one to Mr. Hardin's daddy and how happy his daddy was to be able to have...
Mignonette Warren Kelsoe
May 31, 2008 | Moulton, AL
Remembered By
Lisa Hollimon Hollis
May 31, 2008
Dear Dr. Namie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hardin. He was a good man who leaves behind a wonderful legacy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Michelle McCulloch-Manning
May 31, 2008 | Corinth, TX
Remembered By
KATHLEEN WARREN
May 31, 2008
