Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:01 am

Gregory Howard Hardin, age 64, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

Born July 17, 1950 in Rutherford County, he is a son of Reverend Howard Hardin who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Hazel Kennedy Hardin.  He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968 and worked several years as an independent truck driver for Buel Trucking and many years for Sanders Construction. He was of the Methodist faith, an avid golfer and enjoyed muscle cars and trucks.  

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger D. Hardin.

Besides his father, survivors include his wife, Malinda Hardin; son, Kevin Hardin and wife, Crystal of Forest City; daughter, Stephanie Holland and husband, Charles of Mooresboro; two step-sons, Adam Allen of Mooresboro and Jeremy Allen and wife, Emily of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Lou Ann Hodge and husband, Wilbur of Rutherfordton and Patti Spencer and husband, Chris of Forest City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kriston Merrill, Staley Thompson, Cody Thompson, Cayden Holland, Gage Holland, Michael Allen, Alexis Allen, Aaron Allen and four great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Crawford, Natalie Thompson, Leland Thompson and Peyton Merrill.

 Funeral services were conducted at the Forest Four Square Church with Reverend Rickey Poteat officiating.  Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. 

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services are serving the family.