J. W. Hardin was born February 21, 1940 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Odell and Pearl McIntyre Hardin.Mr. Hardin was a retired drywall finisher and a small engine mechanic. Mr. Hardin departed this life on June 1, 2008 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 3 Months, 11 Days. He is survived by a sister, Annie Hubanks of Bethel Springs, TN; a brother, Raymond Hardin and wife Jean of Finger, TN; an aunt, Aletha Hickman of Selmer, TN; an uncle, John Ernest Hardin and wife Ramell of Finger, TN; and several nieces and nephews.