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Donald J. HardinPassing: January 16, 2014

Service:

Mitchell Cemetery

Graveside Service

Sunday, January 19th @ 3:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, January 19th @ 1:00pm-2:45pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Sunday, January 19th @ 3:00pm

MITCHELL – Donald J. Hardin, 90, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

 Born July 28, 1923, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Don Erman and Velma (Severns) Hardin.  He married Mary Ann Morris June 20, 1980.

 Donald retired as vice president of marketing and sales from Carpenter Body Works in 1990. He worked previously for Superior Coach Corporation in Lima, Ohio for 32 years. Donald was a 1st Lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII.

He graduated from Shawnee High School and Dickinson College.

 Donald was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church and American Legion Post No. 250.  He was also a Kentucky Colonel.

 Surviving:   wife, Mary Ann Hardin, Mitchell

                   sons, Dr. James Robert Hardin (Phyllis), Carrollton, Mississippi

                            William David Hardin, Madison, Mississippi

             brothers, Russell Eugene Hardin (Dolores), Lima, Ohio

                            Harold Lee Hardin (Joyce), Columbus, Ohio

           grandsons, Jeffrey, Brent, and Mark Hardin

                            5 great grandchildren

 His parents; sisters, Ruth Irene Trout and Helen Pauline Copeland preceded him in death.

 Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at Mitchell Cemetery with Lee Hupp officiating.   Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. 

 Friends may call from 1:00-2:45 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

 Memorial Contributions:  White River Humane Society or charity of your choice

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Sue and Robert Hart | RockyPoint
    Date: January 23, 2014
    Mary Ann, We're so sorry for your loss.....and so happy you had so many wonderful years to share. We pray that your memories of special times together comfort you in the days to come.
  2. Guest: Susan Mather | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: January 21, 2014
    Mary Ann, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Mather
  3. Guest: Emily Hall | Arcadia, IN
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Like my brother said, Don was our third grandpa and I will miss our amazing neighbor. He always made me smile. And him and Maryann were amazing fill in grandparents on grandparents day and we were so proud to have them there with us. Don was so sweet and kind and I will miss him greatly, but so happy he got to watch me grow up. My thoughts and prayers are with Maryann and Don't family. Love, Emily
  4. Guest: Seth Hall | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Don was truly an amazing man and was a third Grandpa to me. He was always extremely kind and included me in projects and even asked me to be in a Carpenter's advertisement. I'll always remember the woodshop Don had and the Dr. Pepper airplane he made me that I had hanging from my bedroom ceiling. Don will be deeply missed and I'm glad that I had the chance to spend the time I did with him.
  5. Guest: Mark and Pat hall | mitchellindiana
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Don was our neighbor, and friend, since we moved across the street from him and Maryann 32 years ago. He was always there to help us or our kids, he aired up alot of flat bike tires over the years. One year when my children had no grandparents able to attend grandparents day he and Maryann filled in, they saved the day for a then six and eight year old. Don made Seth and Emily wooden toys that we will always cherish. Don and Maryann rescued me and a then one and two year old , when we locked ourselves out very early in the morning and fed us.I will always remember his kindness. We could have not have had a better neighbor and friend in Don, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maryann and his family. Mark and Pat
  6. Guest: Anne Trout | Powell, Ohio
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Uncle Donald had a wonderful sense of humor. I was always happy to see him and Mary Ann. Both of you were so kind to Mom. She was very fond of you, as am I. He will be missed. You are in my prayers. Love, Anne
  7. Guest: Sonny Robbins | Richmond, IN
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Mary Ann, I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. I enjoyed working for him and traveling to the trade shows with him. He was a good man to work for! Sonny
  8. Guest: Janice and Chip Ford | Greenwood, MS38930
    Date: January 18, 2014
    Thinking of you and your family at this time and keeping you in our prayers.
  9. Guest: Johnny & Harriet Caldwell | pearl, ms
    Date: January 17, 2014
    Don was a nice friendly person that left very pleasant memories to all.
  10. Guest: Pam&Jim | Greenwood, MS38930
    Date: January 17, 2014
    Jim,Phyllis and Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Pam&Jim
  11. Guest: Sam Marks, Carol Marks | Winamac, IN.
    Date: January 17, 2014
    Dear Mary Ann and Family, We are deeply saddened to learn of Don's Passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have many fond memories of Don during our time together at Carpenter's. His mentorship has meant a lot to me in my life and over my sales career. Those lessons well learned stay w/ you forever. May God Bless you all. Sam and Carol Marks

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