Richard LeRoy Hardin, age 89, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born March 6, 1932 in Columbia, Missouri to his parents James E. Hardin and Hazel Eloise Johnson. Richard served a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force in Aviation Electronics, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He then went on to work in Electronics at the Nevada Test Site.
Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who devoted and centered his life around his family. He enjoyed family celebrations, sharing memories, bowling, attending air shows, and traveling. He will truly be missed.
Richard is survived by his wife, Reite; children: Rena, Rowena, Roneeta, Ricky and Randy; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and his brother, James.
Richard will be laid to rest with full military honors on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:40 AM at Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Hardin family.