Funeral Services Held Sunday For John F. Hardin
Dr. O. J. Chandler in Charge of Impressive Rites. 82 Year Old Citizen Passes Following Illness of Several Weeks. Had Been a Leader in Community and Church Life. Survived by Widow and One Sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Boone Methodist Episcopal Church for John F. Hardin, 82, who passed away at his home in the eastern part of the city Friday afternoon. Dr. O. J. Chandler of Asheville, former pastor, was in charge of the rites, being assisted by the Reverend J. H. Brendall Jr., Reverend J. A. Yount and Reverend P. A. Hicks. A huge concourse of friends packed the auditorium of the church many coming from distant points to pay their last respects to the venerable gentleman.
Following the impressive church services the body was laid to rest in Boone Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were James Councill, Tracy Councill, Jerd Hardin, George D. Hardin, Grady Farthing, Hoover Hendrix, Bus Williams, Walter Church, Henry Hardin, and Ronda Hardin.
Bearing the huge floral offering were Mrs. R.R Hardin, Mrs. J. H. Councill, Mrs. Grady Farthing, Mrs. Hooper Hendrix, Mrs. Jerd Hardin, Mrs. Bus Williams, Mrs. J. T. Southerland, Mrs. Suma Hardin, Mrs. Henry Hardin, Miss Louise Lookabill, Mrs Tracy Councill, Mrs. Mary Moretz, Mrs. Paul Coffey, Mrs. Luther Clay, Mrs. M. P. Critcher and Mrs. J. M. Gaither.
Mr. Harding was born and reared in Boone, a son of the late Henry J. Hardin. In early manhood he became a member of the Methodist Church and during the years, had been on of its most loyal supporters, contributing more, perhaps, than other local citizen to the cause of Christianity. He was also one of the oldest members of Watauga Lodge. A. F. and A. M. and during his active life had taken great interest in its teachings.
Mr. Hardin for perhaps thirty years pursued the avocation of a stock dealer and his fine business mind aided him in accumulating a comfortable fortune, much of which was expended in laudable benevolence. He had been a director of the Watauga County Bank since its founding and his excellent judgement on financial matters had been a prime factor in the expansion of that institution. Serving for years as a trustee of Appalachian State Teachers College, he had been a close friend to education, and dozens of poor mountain boys and girls were given the opportunity for enlightenment and position in the world by his encouraging advice and the ready use of his means.
Following the extension of the Linville River Railway to Boone, Mr. Hardin had thrown open for development what now comprises a large part of the eastern residential section of the city. He watched with parent-like devotion the unusual growth that followed and lived to see the town of his nativity develop from a straggling village into one of the state's most promising municipalities.
Mr. Hardin was married to Miss Mattie Councill, daughter of the late Jake Councill, in the year of 1881. To this union was born one child, Miss Mary Lillington, who later became Mrs. Edgar Shull and whose death occured several years ago. The widow and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Spainhour of Boone, are the soul survivors of the immediate family.
The death of Boone oldest citizen followed an illness of several weeks which was brought about by advanced age and it accompanying infirmities. The "grand old man of Boone," whose friendship had been an inspiration to hundreds of struggling mortals along life's troublous highway, retained his mental facilities to the end and quietly passed away at peace with God and his fellow man.
Watauga Democrat, January 28, 1932, Page 1
Dr. O. J. Chandler in Charge of Impressive Rites. 82 Year Old Citizen Passes Following Illness of Several Weeks. Had Been a Leader in Community and Church Life. Survived by Widow and One Sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Boone Methodist Episcopal Church for John F. Hardin, 82, who passed away at his home in the eastern part of the city Friday afternoon. Dr. O. J. Chandler of Asheville, former pastor, was in charge of the rites, being assisted by the Reverend J. H. Brendall Jr., Reverend J. A. Yount and Reverend P. A. Hicks. A huge concourse of friends packed the auditorium of the church many coming from distant points to pay their last respects to the venerable gentleman.
Following the impressive church services the body was laid to rest in Boone Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were James Councill, Tracy Councill, Jerd Hardin, George D. Hardin, Grady Farthing, Hoover Hendrix, Bus Williams, Walter Church, Henry Hardin, and Ronda Hardin.
Bearing the huge floral offering were Mrs. R.R Hardin, Mrs. J. H. Councill, Mrs. Grady Farthing, Mrs. Hooper Hendrix, Mrs. Jerd Hardin, Mrs. Bus Williams, Mrs. J. T. Southerland, Mrs. Suma Hardin, Mrs. Henry Hardin, Miss Louise Lookabill, Mrs Tracy Councill, Mrs. Mary Moretz, Mrs. Paul Coffey, Mrs. Luther Clay, Mrs. M. P. Critcher and Mrs. J. M. Gaither.
Mr. Harding was born and reared in Boone, a son of the late Henry J. Hardin. In early manhood he became a member of the Methodist Church and during the years, had been on of its most loyal supporters, contributing more, perhaps, than other local citizen to the cause of Christianity. He was also one of the oldest members of Watauga Lodge. A. F. and A. M. and during his active life had taken great interest in its teachings.
Mr. Hardin for perhaps thirty years pursued the avocation of a stock dealer and his fine business mind aided him in accumulating a comfortable fortune, much of which was expended in laudable benevolence. He had been a director of the Watauga County Bank since its founding and his excellent judgement on financial matters had been a prime factor in the expansion of that institution. Serving for years as a trustee of Appalachian State Teachers College, he had been a close friend to education, and dozens of poor mountain boys and girls were given the opportunity for enlightenment and position in the world by his encouraging advice and the ready use of his means.
Following the extension of the Linville River Railway to Boone, Mr. Hardin had thrown open for development what now comprises a large part of the eastern residential section of the city. He watched with parent-like devotion the unusual growth that followed and lived to see the town of his nativity develop from a straggling village into one of the state's most promising municipalities.
Mr. Hardin was married to Miss Mattie Councill, daughter of the late Jake Councill, in the year of 1881. To this union was born one child, Miss Mary Lillington, who later became Mrs. Edgar Shull and whose death occured several years ago. The widow and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Spainhour of Boone, are the soul survivors of the immediate family.
The death of Boone oldest citizen followed an illness of several weeks which was brought about by advanced age and it accompanying infirmities. The "grand old man of Boone," whose friendship had been an inspiration to hundreds of struggling mortals along life's troublous highway, retained his mental facilities to the end and quietly passed away at peace with God and his fellow man.
Watauga Democrat, January 28, 1932, Page 1
Funeral Services Held Sunday For John F. Hardin
Dr. O. J. Chandler in Charge of Impressive Rites. 82 Year Old Citizen Passes Following Illness of Several Weeks. Had Been a Leader in Community and Church Life. Survived by Widow and One Sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Boone Methodist Episcopal Church for John F. Hardin, 82, who passed away at his home in the eastern part of the city Friday afternoon. Dr. O. J. Chandler of Asheville, former pastor, was in charge of the rites, being assisted by the Reverend J. H. Brendall Jr., Reverend J. A. Yount and Reverend P. A. Hicks. A huge concourse of friends packed the auditorium of the church many coming from distant points to pay their last respects to the venerable gentleman.
Following the impressive church services the body was laid to rest in Boone Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were James Councill, Tracy Councill, Jerd Hardin, George D. Hardin, Grady Farthing, Hoover Hendrix, Bus Williams, Walter Church, Henry Hardin, and Ronda Hardin.
Bearing the huge floral offering were Mrs. R.R Hardin, Mrs. J. H. Councill, Mrs. Grady Farthing, Mrs. Hooper Hendrix, Mrs. Jerd Hardin, Mrs. Bus Williams, Mrs. J. T. Southerland, Mrs. Suma Hardin, Mrs. Henry Hardin, Miss Louise Lookabill, Mrs Tracy Councill, Mrs. Mary Moretz, Mrs. Paul Coffey, Mrs. Luther Clay, Mrs. M. P. Critcher and Mrs. J. M. Gaither.
Mr. Harding was born and reared in Boone, a son of the late Henry J. Hardin. In early manhood he became a member of the Methodist Church and during the years, had been on of its most loyal supporters, contributing more, perhaps, than other local citizen to the cause of Christianity. He was also one of the oldest members of Watauga Lodge. A. F. and A. M. and during his active life had taken great interest in its teachings.
Mr. Hardin for perhaps thirty years pursued the avocation of a stock dealer and his fine business mind aided him in accumulating a comfortable fortune, much of which was expended in laudable benevolence. He had been a director of the Watauga County Bank since its founding and his excellent judgement on financial matters had been a prime factor in the expansion of that institution. Serving for years as a trustee of Appalachian State Teachers College, he had been a close friend to education, and dozens of poor mountain boys and girls were given the opportunity for enlightenment and position in the world by his encouraging advice and the ready use of his means.
Following the extension of the Linville River Railway to Boone, Mr. Hardin had thrown open for development what now comprises a large part of the eastern residential section of the city. He watched with parent-like devotion the unusual growth that followed and lived to see the town of his nativity develop from a straggling village into one of the state's most promising municipalities.
Mr. Hardin was married to Miss Mattie Councill, daughter of the late Jake Councill, in the year of 1881. To this union was born one child, Miss Mary Lillington, who later became Mrs. Edgar Shull and whose death occured several years ago. The widow and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Spainhour of Boone, are the soul survivors of the immediate family.
The death of Boone oldest citizen followed an illness of several weeks which was brought about by advanced age and it accompanying infirmities. The "grand old man of Boone," whose friendship had been an inspiration to hundreds of struggling mortals along life's troublous highway, retained his mental facilities to the end and quietly passed away at peace with God and his fellow man.
Watauga Democrat, January 28, 1932, Page 1
Dr. O. J. Chandler in Charge of Impressive Rites. 82 Year Old Citizen Passes Following Illness of Several Weeks. Had Been a Leader in Community and Church Life. Survived by Widow and One Sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Boone Methodist Episcopal Church for John F. Hardin, 82, who passed away at his home in the eastern part of the city Friday afternoon. Dr. O. J. Chandler of Asheville, former pastor, was in charge of the rites, being assisted by the Reverend J. H. Brendall Jr., Reverend J. A. Yount and Reverend P. A. Hicks. A huge concourse of friends packed the auditorium of the church many coming from distant points to pay their last respects to the venerable gentleman.
Following the impressive church services the body was laid to rest in Boone Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were James Councill, Tracy Councill, Jerd Hardin, George D. Hardin, Grady Farthing, Hoover Hendrix, Bus Williams, Walter Church, Henry Hardin, and Ronda Hardin.
Bearing the huge floral offering were Mrs. R.R Hardin, Mrs. J. H. Councill, Mrs. Grady Farthing, Mrs. Hooper Hendrix, Mrs. Jerd Hardin, Mrs. Bus Williams, Mrs. J. T. Southerland, Mrs. Suma Hardin, Mrs. Henry Hardin, Miss Louise Lookabill, Mrs Tracy Councill, Mrs. Mary Moretz, Mrs. Paul Coffey, Mrs. Luther Clay, Mrs. M. P. Critcher and Mrs. J. M. Gaither.
Mr. Harding was born and reared in Boone, a son of the late Henry J. Hardin. In early manhood he became a member of the Methodist Church and during the years, had been on of its most loyal supporters, contributing more, perhaps, than other local citizen to the cause of Christianity. He was also one of the oldest members of Watauga Lodge. A. F. and A. M. and during his active life had taken great interest in its teachings.
Mr. Hardin for perhaps thirty years pursued the avocation of a stock dealer and his fine business mind aided him in accumulating a comfortable fortune, much of which was expended in laudable benevolence. He had been a director of the Watauga County Bank since its founding and his excellent judgement on financial matters had been a prime factor in the expansion of that institution. Serving for years as a trustee of Appalachian State Teachers College, he had been a close friend to education, and dozens of poor mountain boys and girls were given the opportunity for enlightenment and position in the world by his encouraging advice and the ready use of his means.
Following the extension of the Linville River Railway to Boone, Mr. Hardin had thrown open for development what now comprises a large part of the eastern residential section of the city. He watched with parent-like devotion the unusual growth that followed and lived to see the town of his nativity develop from a straggling village into one of the state's most promising municipalities.
Mr. Hardin was married to Miss Mattie Councill, daughter of the late Jake Councill, in the year of 1881. To this union was born one child, Miss Mary Lillington, who later became Mrs. Edgar Shull and whose death occured several years ago. The widow and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Spainhour of Boone, are the soul survivors of the immediate family.
The death of Boone oldest citizen followed an illness of several weeks which was brought about by advanced age and it accompanying infirmities. The "grand old man of Boone," whose friendship had been an inspiration to hundreds of struggling mortals along life's troublous highway, retained his mental facilities to the end and quietly passed away at peace with God and his fellow man.
Watauga Democrat, January 28, 1932, Page 1
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