Jerry Harding Obituary
Jerry was known for his charismatic, charming, and lovingly goofy personality. He loved Studebakers and all things music. Jerry was retired from Lowes and often joked that he only went to work to hang out with the Lowes gang.
Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Linda Harding of Naples, FL, along with his children: Angela Harding of Kansas City, MO, Joy Padgett (Scott) of Kansas City, MO, Jennifer McCarthy of Mt Wolf, PA, Christopher Harding (Anna) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Bryan Harding of Pittsburgh,PA. Jerry was also a cherished grandfather to Emily, Trey, Drew, Ariona, Jack, Miah, and Alice. And he leaves behind his many friends and pals in the Riviera Colony.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Wilborn and Mildred Harding.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at the Riviera Colony Clubhouse. 520 Riviera Blvd E, Naples, FL 34112. Sunday February 25th from 2-4 PM.
May he continue to bang on the drums at the great gig in the sky.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ariona Miller
February 23, 2024
My first vivid memory of my grandfather, Jerry, is the trip my cousins and I took to Disney World with him and my grandmother. I was in elementary school at the time, and I hadn´t ever really been out of my home state much. This was my first big trip. I remember being in awe of the pure magic I saw. Jerry was always energetic and spry with us kids. He would try on the same accessories that we would wear when visiting different attractions and laugh with us. That trip will forever be remembered and cherished by me.
Valerie Elliott
February 23, 2024
Sending you and your family hugs,thinking of you all. Valerie and Doug
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Glen Quarrie
February 23, 2024
Jerry was a free spirit. He had his own vision of happiness and the things that made him happy were simple and very personal to him. He loved books, animation art, playing the drums and classic TV. Some of my best and fondest memories of Jerry are of simply hanging out on the blue couch in his garage man cave, beer in hand and talking about anything and everything.
Tracy Rudisill
February 23, 2024
Sending you and your family my deepest sympathies and prayers.Remember loved ones never leave. They are forever near and the love we have for them lives on in our memories and in our hearts.
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