Paul E. Harding, 83, of Fredericktown died peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1943 in Fresno, Ohio to the late Franklin and Ruby (Hunt) Harding.
Paul honorably served his country in the Ohio National Guard from 1962 to 1970. He was an over-the-road-truck driver, a retired steel mill maintenance man, a farmer, and in younger years an avid dirt track race driver. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and faithful dog, Jewel, watching auto races and football, working with his hands on anything mechanical, and being outdoors.
Paul is survived by his son, Dale (Laura) Harding of Akron, Ohio; Joe (Sherry) Harding of Concord, Virginia; and Daniel (Nicole) Harding of Mount Vernon, Ohio; 4 grandsons, Matthew (Maria) Harding, Tyler (Natalie) Harding, both of Akron Ohio; Damien Harding and Issac Harding, both of Mount Vernon, Ohio; sisters Marcia Sherrets of Zanesville, Ohio, and Carol Harding of Boiling Springs, South Carolina; and a brother, Lee Harding of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by son Thomas Harding and Frances L. (Louise) Harding.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the Palmyra Church of Christ, 21184 Zolman Rd., Fredericktown. Military Honors will be provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council.
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