Mr. John W. Hardin, 81, died May 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Perry-Spencer Memorial Chapel in Eden, NC with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

John was born March 22, 1938 to the late James Hardin and Lillian Weatherford Harden in Rockingham County. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home. He worked for Fieldcrest Inc for many years as a textile worker. John was also preceded in death by several family members. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife; Gladys Malloy Hardin of the home, daughter; Amanda Hardin of Maryland, daughters that he raised; Carole Searcy (Phillip) of Kernersville, NC, Jasmine Archer of Reidsville, NC, sisters; Mary Giles (Harold), Evelyn H. Neal both of Reidsville, NC, sisters-in-law; Bernice Broadnax (Esau) and Erlene Hardin, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.