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Nov
9
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newcomer West County
2211 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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12
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Valley Park)
17 Ann Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088
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13
Service
9:30 a.m.
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
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Arthur Harding Obituary
Arthur Davis Harding passed away on November 3rd, 2025. He was 97 years old. Arthur was born to Arthur G. Harding and Ella (née Peticolas).
Arthur was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was married for 70 years to Veronica Virginia (née Degonia). He was very involved in his children’s lives, Boy Scouts, and in St. Dismas Church.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 09, 2025 from 12:00 until 4:00 pm at Newcomer West County. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Valley Park). Funeral Honors will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2211 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Upcoming Events
Nov
9
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newcomer West County
2211 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Send FlowersNov
12
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Valley Park)
17 Ann Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088
Send FlowersNov
13
Service
9:30 a.m.
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - West County ChapelOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.