John "Mark" Hardin

John "Mark" Hardin obituary, Joplin, MO

John "Mark" Hardin

John Hardin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker Mortuary & Crematory - Joplin on Oct. 1, 2025.

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John "Mark" Hardin, age 63 of Joplin, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. John was born July 29, 1962 in St. Charles, Missouri to his parents, John T. Hardin and Barbara (Reedy) Hardin.
Mark graduated from Cassville High School and later attended college at Missouri Southern State College. He worked as a Landscaper in the Joplin and surrounding area with John Sherwood Lawncare, Jim Burt Landscaping and opened his own independent landscaping business.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and taking care of his garden. During the summer, Mark could often be found enjoying the sun while hanging in the swimming pool. He made sure that whatever he was doing, family was going to be a part of it.
Mark married Tina Marie Enzenbacher on June 7, 1990 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Tina survives at their home in Joplin. To this union three children were born, son, John "Jakob" Fisher Hardin; daughters, Aleecia Marie Hardin and Hannah Nicole Hardin, all of Joplin; parents, John and Barbara Hardin of Exeter, Missouri; sister, Carey Howe and husband, Gary of Exeter; numerous extended family and friends.
A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary with a visitation to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraged to plant a tree in Mark's memory, available on the Parker Mortuary website.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
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