William Henry Harden was born February 1, 1929, at Portageville, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. He was 93 years, 4 months, and 2 days of age.

He was preceded in death by two wives: Betty Swan Harden and Georgia Eichholzs Harden, parents: Charles and Georgia (Pierce) Harden, 3 sisters: Darlene DeWeese, Charlotte Watkins, and Hazel Douglas, 2 brothers: Leonard Harden and Harold Harden.

Bill was a long-time member of the Hayti Church of Christ. He enjoyed attending church, mowing his yard, eating moo-moo bars, and drinking Mountain Dew. He loved home improvements and building things.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

3 Children: Anna Kincade of Victoria, TX.

Vickie McCormick of Hayti, MO.

George Ricky (Debbie) Swan of Hayti, MO.

6 Grandchildren: Angela (Brian) Drause of Sherwood, AR.

Damon Kincade of Victoria, TX.

Steve (Anne) Ricketts of Dallas, TX.

Stacey (Rich) Stratton of Cedarville, OH.

Lauren Swan of Hayti, MO.

8 Great Grandchildren: Kortni (Shawn) Cavanaugh of Stillwater, OK., Katelin (Damon) Gumble of London, England, James Ricketts of Stillwater, OK., Landon Stratton of Cedarville, OH., Lynsey Stratton also of Cedarville, OH. and Megan, Brandon, and Ava Drause all of Sherwood, AR.

2 Great Great Grandchildren: Cylx Boren and Livia Cavanaugh both of Stillwater, OK.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held June 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hayti Church of Christ in Hayti, MO. with Rich Stratton officiating. Burial with military honors was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO. Pallbearers were Brandon Drause, Brian Drause, Damon Kincade, Steve Ricketts, Landon Stratton, and Mike Watkins.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.