Kenny Laverne Hardin, age 71, a resident of Nashville, Ark., died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was born Sept. 12, 1953, in Nashville, Ark. He was nicknamed “Kenny Bones” around the age of 16 by Vernon Dale Sampson and the nickname evolved into “Uncle Kenny Bones”.
He was a mechanic by trade and worked in the Tow Motor shop at Domtar for 40 years. He worked as a mechanic at Weyerhaeuser in Dierks for 7 years. In his spare time he loved to tinker in his shop, fix up old tractors, and attend auctions where he refused to be outbid. He loved being a father and instilled in his girls to fiercely love/protect their children, be mentally tough, know what you are willing to put up with and what you won’t, having morals, and being true to your word. Several of his favorite sayings were: “Love you tootie” “55 stay alive” “keep it between the mustard and mayonnaise” “I only have the truth in me” “Be nice to everyone”
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, David Laverne and Ella Mae Hardin; two brothers and three brothers-in-law, William Hubert Hardin, Larry Joe Hardin, Dennis McCauley, Bobby Quinn, and Larry Stone; one niece Renae Hardin, one great-niece, Ella Grace McCauley, two sisters-in-law, Virginia Hardin and Liz Hardin.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mona Hardin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Brian Halter, Devin and Scotty Russell, and Haley Helm; grandchildren, Kaleb Halter, Griffin Russell, Hudson Halter, Watson Solley, Glory Solley; three sisters, Sue Quinn, Pat Stone, and Sheila Phillip; two brothers, Russell Hardin and Kirk Hardin.
Graveside services will be a.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Corinth Cemetery with Marty Quinn and Andy McCauley officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Scrapper Supermarket, 600 N. 4th St., Nashville, AR 71852.
