Charles Freddy Hardin

October 15, 1938 - July 1, 2018

Mr. Charles Freddy Hardin, age 79, of Rome passed away Sunday July 1, 2018 in a local hospital. Mr. Hardin was born October 15, 1938, in Floyd County, a son of the late Henry Thomas Hardin, and Sara Pearl Payne Hardin. He was a member of Shorter Ave. Baptist Church, and the Faith Senior Men's Sunday School. Mr. Hardin was retired from Inland Container after over 40 years of services, he was a volunteer with Floyd County Baptist Association Food Pantry for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tommie Lou (Gus) Horne. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Davis Hardin, son, Charles "Chuck" (Melissa) Hardin, Rome; daughter, Kim (Matt) Mathis, Rome; brother, Randy (Nita) Hardin, Rome; grandchildren, Colt Hardin, Jaycee Hardin, Ashley (Brian) Whelchel, Amy Mathis, Andy Mathis, great granddaughter, Braylee Whelchel, step granddaughters, Chloe Dempsey, Brittany Dempsey, step great grandson, Bryxon, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday July 5, 2018 at Shorter Avenue Baptist Church, Dr.. Charles Drummond, Rev. Glen Clonts, and Rev. Max Tucker, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday, at Shorter Avenue Baptist Church. Pallbearers include the following gentlemen and are asked to meet at the church by 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, Andy Mathis, Colt Hardin, Brian Whelchel, Bradley Brooks, Michael Gilreath, Chris Smith, and Tim Agan. Honorary pallbearers will be Faith Senior Mens Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Floyd County Baptist Food Pantry. Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes, and view the DVD on the life of Mr. Hardin. Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.