John Westley Hardin

John Westley Hardin obituary, Live Oak, FL

John Westley Hardin

John Hardin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory - Live Oak on Feb. 17, 2026.
John Westley Hardin, aged 42, of Live Oak, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1983, in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Phillip Dean and Betty Hardin. John was of Christian faith and moved to Live Oak in 2012 from Spencer, OH. He was employed as an ASE Mechanic for Motts Buick in Live Oak and Rountree Moore Chevy in Lake City, having previously worked at NDK Scrappers in Spencer, OH.

John is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Starling of Live Oak; his daughter, Gracie Starling of Live Oak; his sons, Issac Starling and Robert "Trapper" Hardin, both of Live Oak; his sister, Steffanie Hardin of West Salem, OH; and his nieces, Sierrah Knight and Savana Knight. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Earnest Hardin.

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Tammy Greenwood

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss Jennifer and family . Sending love and prayers for you all.

Theda Roper

Yesterday

I´m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family.

Robin Hein

Yesterday

Sending our sincere condolences and lifting each of you in prayer for comfort, healing and to find peace in all the wonderful memories John lived with each of you! May you find strength as each day passes. God speed!

Lisa Lyons

Yesterday

Sending our love from Oklahoma. Lisa, Dixie, and Kait

Lisa Stout

February 19, 2026

Sorry for the loss of my second cousin, prayers for the family..

Hailey Burger

February 17, 2026

John was an amazing man! Such a good friend! Keeping the family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.

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