Larry C. Harding was born in Salem July 22, 1940, and passed peacefully Jan. 15, 2022 in Danbury Sr Living. He was the son of the late Mildred Huston and Chester Harding.
Larry loved the outdoors, chopping wood, riding his mower, or walking thru the woods. Seeing the sunrise at the Grand Canyon was a favorite. He shared classical symphonies with the love of his life Paula. Larry enjoyed swapping stories in his barber chair at Don’s Barber Shop in Columbiana for nearly 50 years. He served in the Army as a draftsman in Germany 1963 – 1965. He attended New Waterford School, participated in class plays, and graduated in 1958.
He is survived by his 3 children Steve (Gina) Williams, Susan (Jerry) Reynolds, Chester J. Harding; 4 grandchildren Aaron, Brandon, Caroline, Jack; and his 2 sisters Janet (Ernie) Keslar and Pat (Dan) Toomey. He was predeceased by his beloved Paula Higgins.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.
Military Honors will be performed by the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion Honor Guard at 1:00 pm at the funeral home following the visitation.
The family would recommend that anyone in attendance wear a mask.
Private burial will take place at East Carmel Cemetery.
Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.