Leo H. Hardin

Mr. Hardin was like a second grandfather to me. He was a very quiet man, but his actions let you know exactly what he was thinking. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin and their family took care of my dad and I like we were their own. I never really got the chance to tell Mr. Hardin how much he really meant to me, but I know he's watching over me right now as I'm typing this. But I just wanted to let him know that I appreciate everything he has ever done for me and my dad and that I love him, and I'm going...

It is my great honor to be Leo's Son-in-Law. He will be greatly missed because he was greatly loved and respected. He was a godly man who lived his faith rather than talk about it. Leo was generous with possessions, time and most importantly, love. He was a role model to me. Looking at his wife Doris singing in the choir in church, he leaned over to me and said "prettiest woman in here".
Love is a choice, not a feeling, and Leo chose to love.
A humble farmer who loved to tease,...

I was lucky enough to become friends with the youngest Hardin child, Leona Beth. She has been my best friend for the past five years. Through our friendship I was able to get to know, love and adore her family. Her family, in turn, welcomed me with love and compassion without question or thought. Her father was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather, and his loss will be felt by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. To the family, you know how much I love you all and how I much...

Leo was a high school classmate and even though I have seen him twice (maybe) in the last 50 years, he was one of the nicest, most decent individuals I have ever met.

Doris & Family,
We are thinking of you today. Leo was a good neighbor and friend to us. I know he will be missed by all.
We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.