James Harding

1957-2021

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James “Jim” Harding, 64, Linn, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1957 to Charles & Anna (Huber) Harding in Leavenworth, Kan.

He served his country in the U. S. Air Guard and U. S. Army and was an active duty member of the Missouri National Guard in Jefferson City until his retirement in 2009. After retirement Jim was employed by the state of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Anna; brother Charles Edward Gerard Harding; and sister Maria Brigetta “Margrit” Zuber.

Jim is survived by children, Abigail Carwile and husband Justin of Loose Creek, Jennifer Griffin and husband Jason of Columbia and James Michael “Mike” Harding and wife Michelle of Fulton; five grandchildren; sisters Monika Jewell and Barbara Warden, both of Atchison, Kan. and Judith Hadock of Leavenworth, Kan.; and special friend Marianne McCarthy of Brentwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a funeral service with full military honors Thursday, May 27, at Morton Chapel in Linn with Rev. Colin Franklin officiating.

Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.