James R. Harding, son of the late Richard and Jenny Hughes Harding was born on October 3, 1927 in southern Minnesota and departed this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky having attained 80 years.
Mr. Harding is survived by his loving wife; Nina Harding of Somerset, KY., three sons; Joel (and Melinda) Harding of Garrard County, Kentucky, Jim Harding of Park Rapids, Minnesota, Kevin (and Donna) Harding of Andover, Minnesota, and one daughter; Kathy Reichow of Richfield, Minnesota. Mr. Harding also leaves behind one brother; Richard Harding of Ellendale, one sister; Lila Blattner, fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his good companion dog “Buddy”.
Mr. Harding was retired from Hitchcock Incorporated in Minnesota and was veteran of the United States Navy, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 2:00p.m. in the Chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.
Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of all arrangements.