Mr. Harold Harding

HARDING, Mr. Harold - Age 83, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 from First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 1226 Beach St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m Pastor Ezra Tillman officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 a.m. Monday. Mr. Harding will lie in state at the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to receive friends. Mr. Harold H. Harding was given the breath of life on November 25, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Ms. Annie Esther Brackett and Mr. Abraham Harding. Harold moved to Flint in 1954, where he found employment with General Motors. He was a dedicated employee for over 36 years. Harold met the love of his life, Laura Ward. On June 22, 1956 the couple were married and to this union they were blessed with 3 children. The soul mates spent 50 Golden years together, before her passing. Harold became of member of First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in 1958. He served on the Usher Board, was a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Male Chorus. Later in his life, Harold was called to Preach. He served as an Assistant Minister, until his wife Laura took ill. Harold made the choice to step down and care for her. He joined the Eureka Lodge #16 in 1974. Harold served as the Chaplin of Lodge #16. He was also a member of Saginaw Valley Consistory #71 and Oman Temple #72. Harold was a true example of what a family man was. He loved his church family and watching TV. Harold enjoyed relaxing and eating ice cream with his grandchildren. He truly loved his family, his church family and his lodges. Mr. Harold H. Harding leaves to cherish his memory 3 children, Andrew (Dinky) Harding, Gregory Harding Sr., and Valerie Harding-Williams; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen M. Harding of Jonesboro, GA; and brother, Henry Harding of Memphis, TN. Mr. Harding was preceded in death by the love of his life, Laura (Ward) Harding; grandson; great-granddaughter; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers. The Harding family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. S. Ahmed, Fresenius Dialysis, the Averill St. family, and Rev. Ezra Tillman and the First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church family.

Mr. Harold Harding

November 25, 1932 - February 21, 2016