Kenneth Ray Hardbarger
Kenneth Ray Hardbarger
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Kenneth Ray Hardbarger, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home.
Born November 3, 1960, he was the son of the late Ray and Evelyn Hill Hardbarger. Kenneth was a life-long resident of Princeton and worked in construction.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Melissa Shockley Hardbarger.
Those left to cherish Kenneth's memory are his son, Cody Hardbarger and wife April, and their children, Blake and Logan, all of Princeton, WV; son, Shayne Wickline and significant other Brittany Burns, and their children, Robbie, Jerimiah, Jacob, Icey, Haley, and Anna, all of Radford, VA; half-sister, Kelli Worrell and son Arlen Worrell, both of Bluewell, WV.
In keeping with Kenneth's wishes, he is to be cremated, and no public services are to be held.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Hardbarger family.
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