Roger Hardin, Sr.

Clyde-Roger Alexander Hardin, age 61, of 145 Forsythia Lane, died Monday, September 08, 2003 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Grace Earls Hardin Severt of Clyde and the late Claude Hardin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Roger ''Alex'' Hardin, Jr. who died in 2002; and two brothers, Larry and Tony Hardin. He was employed by Champion International Paper Company for 35 years and worked in the Shipping Department. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and enjoyed golf and fishing. He was also a former member of the Road Runners of Haywood County.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 14 years, Sherri Smart Hardin; a daughter, Jill Ward, of Paducah, Kentucky; a son, Jon Hardin, of Canton; a brother, Earl Hardin, of Canton; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2003 in the Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2003. Pallbearers will be Arnold Bryson, Robert Palen, Mike Franklin, Cliff Henderson, Jr., Heath Kent, and Ross Hooper. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Sutton.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644.

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