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John Harding Obituary

HARDING, John E. Jr. passed away on Father's Day, June 17, 2007. He is survived by his sons and their wives, Robert E. Harding (Rita), and John L. Harding (Dannie); his daughters and husbands, Judith G. Kromer (Steve), and Patricia Ingram (Mark); eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, three sisters and their families. He leaves behind his longtime friend, Pat Trevette and her family. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at K.L. Jordan Funeral Services, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the chapel. Interment at Buckingham Baptist Church, Arvonia, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 21, 2007.

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June 29, 2007

Daddy,
we miss you so much, but we know you're in a better place..it is still hard to believe you're gone; you were always such a strong man, and a fighter..we have lots of memories, some better than others, but it was the love we all shared in the end that really matters..we will try to live by your words: you folks be kind to one another..
tell Moma hello for us; and PLEASE, don't start arguing ...
Love Always,
Judy Gayle

Ann Gunter

June 26, 2007

My Dear Friend Tricia & Family,
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your Daddy, Junie. I know how close yall were, you told me "He was your rock" and I know exactly what you mean't. I met your Daddy at "The T Club" many, many times bringing you some lunch and I could always feel the closeness yall shared. I know how lost you must feel without him, but remember what I told you-He will always be with you in spirit, looking over you, little Karri Lynn, Mark and all of your loving family. I know how hard it is to try to say goodbye to one you love, so don't say goodbye, instead, say "Daddy, I know you are here with us in spirit" and be thankful for all the love you have shared together. If there is anything I can do, please call me-I am just a phone call away!! Besides, I will see you at the Club. Take care of your sweet self, Tricia! I wish you the strength to find peace, to mend
your hurting heart and celebrate your Daddy's life you shared together.

With Love,
Ann Gunter

elizabeth harding

June 23, 2007

love you always papa love kristianna and alexis<3

Lisa McCoy

June 22, 2007

Tricia & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have many fond memories from our younger years. I remember his lunch truck (forgot what we called it) and how we used to raid it and eat everything we could get our hands on. Your dad was always willing to give you money so we could go riding around. Of course, he never knew what else we were getting into. At least, we didn't think he did. He was a good man and I know he was a wonderful father who you adored. It was very obvious that he adored you just as much. In recent years I would always see him at The Tanning Club visiting with you. I loved talking with him and watching how you were with him. He was always there for you Tricia and I know he will be greatly missed by you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray that God will embrace you during this very difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,

Lisa McCoy

Michael Harding

June 22, 2007

Uncle Junie,
You were a great man who touched many lives in many ways. I myself will always remember you taking me fishing on the Chickahominy and giving me hell for driving Cadillacs and not Fords. I am sure you are in Heaven now and are watching over us still.
Michael

BETTY WHITLOW CIFERS

June 22, 2007

DEAR FAMILY OF JUNIE,MY BROTHER JOE LIVED In THE BASEMENT BELOW YOUR DAD AND MY SISTER PATRICIA AND HER HUSBAND NEXT DOOR IN THE LITTLE HOUSE.I FEEL YOUR. PAIN MY DAD ROGER KNEW YOUR DAD,HE LIVES IN ARVONIA NOW.HE IS THE SAME AGE AS YOUR DAD,I REMEMBER WHEN JUNIE RAN THE SERVICE STATION ON THE HILL.MY SISTERS AND I LOST JOE 1 YEAR AGO. I LOST MY HUSBAND ALSO 10 MONTHS AGO. MY HEART FEELS YOUR PAIN AND LOSS.WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY.

Lindsey & Tori Harding

June 21, 2007

Pa-Pa,
We miss you and love you.

Love,

Lindsey & Tori

Cathy Outland

June 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Michelle Trivette-Coraggio

June 21, 2007

Junie,
There are so many things that I can say that I will miss about you. I will miss all of the great stories you have told me, I will miss all of the time you spent with Bryanna, but most of all, I will miss your good heartedness, and the simple words when you would leave our house " you folks be kind to each other." I thought of you as a father, and Bryanna always will think of you as her grandfather. Please say hello to my grandparents and tell them I love them, as you are all now safe in the arms of God.

Rita Harding

June 21, 2007

Junie,
You were an amazing man.I can remember the day in our kitchen when you put your hands on the top of a kitchen chair and brought your whole body up parallel to the floor.You balanced your body like that using your upper body strength.I am still amazed!You would have been in your 70's when you did that and probably could have still done it in your 80's. I was afraid to ask. I didn't want to be shown up again.
Just last year we were having trouble with our truck. Bobby was going to fix it but he had just had a gall bladder operation and you came over. We thought you just came over to be there while Bobby did the work and shoot the breeze and instead you crawled under the truck and fixed it yourself. Thank you again for being there for us.
I miss the times you and Pat went out to eat with us. We missed doing that but everyone got so busy. Those times were nice.
Junie , you were a man who could appear gruff on the outside but when Bobby and I would be leaving you after going out to eat or something you would say '' See you later,be kind to each other.'' I thought that was so sweet.
I love you and you will be missed.

Love Ya,
Rita

Bobby

June 21, 2007

Dad, I'm going to miss you so much, I don't have my racing buuddy to talk to about the Chevy's cheating all the time any more. I could never thank you enough for all the help you have given me through the years fixing my cars and giving me advice. I love you Dad and miss you so much.

From the Staff of K.L. Jordan Funeral Home

June 21, 2007

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