Obituary: Donald F. Hardin, 71, Bardstown
Donald F. Hardin, 71, of Bardstown, died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Robley Rex VA Medical Center. He was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Bardstown. He was a retired loan officer, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a Salvation Army volunteer. He was a past member of Kentucky State Fair Board and was active with Nelson 
County Republican Party. He enjoyed playing Santa for all the kids. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Catherine Hardin.
He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie (Robbie) Blanford of Bardstown; one son, Sterling (Katie) Hardin of Louisville; three sisters, Barbara (Jack) Brown of Americus, Ga., Genie Dennis and Denise Kerr, both of Bardstown; one brother, Gerry (Susan) Hardin of Bardstown;
three grandchildren, Elijah Blanford, Cooper Hardin, and Leo Hardin; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Barlow Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to Salvation Army or American Cancer Society.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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