John Lewis Harden, Jr. John Lewis Harden, Jr. 84, husband of the late Mary Catherine Hendricks Harden, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home in Easley. Mr. Harden was born in the Oakway Community of Oconee County, SC, a son of the late John Lewis and Bertha Hall Harden. He was retired from the Utica Plant of J. P. Stevens Company in Seneca after 33 years service. Mr. Harden was a member of Utica Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Catherine Louise Harden Tripp (Chris) of Easley, grandchildren, Gene Loggins, Amanda Tipton, Wanda Loggins, Stratton Tripp, and Natasha Stephens, and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Janie Lay of Spartanburg and a brother, Reverend Robert Harden of Walhalla. A memorial service will be held 4 PM Friday, June 6, 2014 at Pickens View Wesleyan Church with The Reverend Lewis B. Edwards officiating. Memorials may be made to Journey Hospice, 665 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The family is at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC