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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