Jim Lee "Sam" Harding

Jim Lee "Sam" Harding obituary, Camden, TN

Jim Lee "Sam" Harding

Jim Harding Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services - Nashville on Feb. 11, 2026.
Jim (Sam) Lee Harding passed away February 10, 2026, in Camden, Tennessee.

He is survived by his mother, Catherine S. Harding. He is also survived by his special friends, Bob and Judy Keast, Ronnie, Lynn, Joey, Pam, Joe Tant and Charlotte; Bill Stacey and Dwayne.

Sam is predeceased in death by his father, Jim Lee Harding.

Sam loved to fish, and working at Birdsong Marina on Kentucky Lake for many years was right up his alley. He made many good friends there. Because of their love for Sam, they will be honoring him at the marina in the near future.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, 1001 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37210 with Deacon Mike Wilkins officiating.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104 (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue's only locally owned and operated burial & cremation provider.

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