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Howard T. Hardin
 Dateline: Shelby, NC

Howard T. Hardin, 92, of 507 Gold Street, Shelby, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012.  Born to the late Joe M. and Josie B. Hardin, he was a native of Cleveland County.  He was married for 60 years to the love of his life, Charlotte Hamrick Hardin, who passed away in 2005.  He was also preceded in death by brother, Knox Hardin, and sisters Blanche Overstreet and Elsie Blanton.  He was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather and a role model for all who knew him. 

 Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Linda Putnam and husband Tom of Shelby and Rachel Ammons and husband Reagan of Morganton.  Grandchildren include David Putnam and wife Jana of Chattanooga, TN; Mark Putnam of Shelby; Kelli Wilson and husband Brian of Knoxville, TN; Tripp Wilson of Morganton; Holli Wilson of Shelby; Melanie Francis of Shelby; Josh Francis and wife Alison of Candler and Joel Francis and wife Colleen of Colorado Springs, CO.  Great grandchildren include Chelsea Wilson of Marion, Casey Wilson of Shelby, Emma and Simon Wilson of Knoxville, Justin Francis of Candler and Mason Putnam of Shelby.

He was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, his beloved place of worship, where friendships and church family were an important part of his life.  Services will be held there on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 2:00pm.  His family will receive friends in the Epworth Center at Aldersgate one hour before the service.  Burial will be at Cleveland Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.
The family wishes to thank all those friends who have visited, encouraged and prayed for Howard.  He loved each of you.

 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Hardin.


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