James M. Hardin

James M. Hardin, 81, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Port Lavaca. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 10, 1941 to the late LeRoy Smith and Louise Hardin. He was married to the love of his life, Sharon Lea Grigsby Hardin for 51 years before her passing in 2020. James worked as a Counselor for MHMR – Nueces County for many years, and served in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents; LeRoy Smith and Louise Hardin, James is preceded in death by his daughter; Charlotte Hardin.

James is survived by daughters; Pagie Kay Hardin (Joshua Britt), and Rene Simone Hardin-Smith, sons; James A. Hardin, Eric Paris Hardin (Toasamoa Hardin), Anthony Travis Hardin, and Stephen Hardin. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren (Jordan Reeves, Whitney Renee Smith, Alex Clinton Smith, Eric Hardin Jr, Tavita Paris Hardin, Colby Hardin, Hunter Hardin, Alanna Hooks, Alexis Hardin, Julian Foster and extended family, all of whom will cherish his memory.

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