Paul Hardin, 57, of Springfield, Missouri, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2019). He was born Sept. 15, 1961, in Mooreland, Oklahoma, to Norman and Billie (Jefcoat) Hardin.

On May 31, 1986, he married Shelly McCloud; she survives of the home.

Paul was president and owner of 10 Miracle Ear hearing centers in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved time on his bicycle.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly; one son, Samuel Hardin; one daughter, Abigail Hardin; his mother, Billie Hardin; one brother, Perry Hardin; and three sisters, Pamella Hardin, Phyllis Shaw and Patricia Hardin.

Paul is preceded in death by his father.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 28, 2019) at Grace Community Church in Newton, with Pastor Steve Friesen presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2019) at Petersen Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Private family interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to help with the children's college education.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kansan on Feb. 26, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Hardin

20 Entries

Brad Drew

March 31, 2019

Very sad the hear of Paul's passing. My deepest positive thoughts go to his friends and family. Paul hired me during our Coleman days. He gave me my start in my professional career. A very good and loyal man and friend. Godspeed, Paul!

John Thommen

March 19, 2019

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the Hardin family. My respect for Paul is as immense as his love for life. He will be missed by so many.

BILL JAGGER

March 7, 2019

Very surprised and sad to hear of Paul's passing. He was a friend for many years & we worked together at The Coleman Company. Even keeping up with each other after we both left.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Beth Ann Hardin

March 6, 2019

Still praying for you Shelley, Sammy and Abigail. I know this will be a hard loss to recover from, but asking God for extra grace and comfort for you each day. Prayers also for your Parents, Brothers and Sisters at this time, for comfort and love in the Lord!

Barbara Sutton

March 5, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)

Bill Cox

March 1, 2019

Hi, Miss you buddy, it was hard when you left its harder knowing your gone, but you will never be forgotten. Your encouragement and drive just to be alive and enjoy your life and your family will live on forever. Thanks for all that you encouraged!
Bill Cox

Melinda Plank Campbell

February 28, 2019

Shelly,
I am so sad to hear that Paul is gone. My husband is an avid cyclist, too, so I have been deeply touched by this news. I am praying for comfort for you and your family. Your Friends U family is covering you in prayer, too.

Louise Lopez

February 28, 2019

We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our hearts go out to the entire family. He just recently sent me some pictures of us as kids. Took me back to the good ole days!! God Bless you all!!!!!

Wilma Hardin Hazelwood
Louise Hardin Lopez

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Travis Claussen

February 27, 2019

Thank you for the positive impact youve made on us all Paul - I will simply take away some of my greatest personal physical accomplishments along side you and Clayton. Allez will remains bright for many, many, more miles Paul- I hope we gave u 1/2 as many smiles as you gave us! ♂

Madella Harrison

February 27, 2019

Shelly - haven't seen you since high school but wanted to express my condolences for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers this week. God bless!

Tom Martz

February 27, 2019

You'll be hard pressed to find a person who got as much out of life as Paul, it was a privilege to be able to hop on a bike and have him along side chatting about business, family and life in general

Ad de Wolf

February 27, 2019

We have done business with Paul for 15 years during his ACR time . He has always been supportive and good for us. Too sad this happens. Condoliances to Shelly the kids and family.
Ad and Linda de Wolf and Kids from The Netherlands

February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019
Very sad to learn of your passing. Oh, so many good memories! You will be missed.

Bob Henry, Houston, TX

Paul near the summit of Magazine Mountain.

Clayton Bowler

February 27, 2019

It's almost coming up on the year anniversary of our last big road trip. You kicked my butt on that ride. I was beat by that climb. What you did that day was truly amazing.

Near Eureka Springs

Clayton Bowler

February 27, 2019

Thanks man for noticing that we lived so close together through Strava and reaching out to me as you were looking for a training partner. We rode thousands of miles together and you were never one to stray from the hardest roads in the area. Because of that, we were rewarded with some amazing experiences both on and off the bike. I already miss you so much my friend.

Patrick Brunosson

February 26, 2019

Rest In Peace my Friend. Will pray for you and your family. Met you in the mid 90's and you were always good to me.

Nikki Yost

February 26, 2019

Our family was so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing--he will be missed. Wayne and I have many good memories of visiting with Paul while we watched Sam and Zeke's NCA basketball games together.

Beth Ann Hardin

February 26, 2019

Many loving thoughts and prayers for the Hardin family. I'll never forget Paul's love and honor for his Dad, and the memories they made together.

Ryan Neider

February 25, 2019

I was very sad to hear of Paul's passing. I was a colleague of his in the Miracle-Ear franchise system. Paul was always friendly with me at any of the Miracle-Ear functions and always willing to share his best practices. He was someone I highly respected for this. Many condolences from a friend in Idaho.

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