Mickey Hardin, age 81, of Forest City

Mickey Hardin, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Mickey was born May 3, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Dewey Hardin and Annie Haulk Hardin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Torrington/Timken Industries for many years before retirement. He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City where he was a dedicated groundskeeper of the church lawn. Mickey was an avid golfer and loved his family dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Frances Brantley, Howard Hardin, Peggy Hardin and Ronnie Hardin.

Those left to treasure his memory include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Linda Lowery Hardin; son, Ricky Hardin and wife, Sharon of Forest City; daughter, Angie Lewis of Boiling Springs, SC; two brothers, Hubert Hardin and wife, Jean and Tim Hardin; three sisters, Dot DeBrule, Susie Hardin and Helen Davis all of Forest City. He is also survived by three grandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations are requested to the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City, 700 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.