Clifford “Kip” Harden, 83, passed away at his home on September 20, 2013. “Kip” was born to Clement Harden and Nettie Lee Sanders on August 15, 1930, in Sale City, Ga. After moving to Jacksonville in 1955, “Kip” worked most of his life as a warehouse manager for the Martha White Foods, Co. He was married to, and is survived by the love of his life, Nathiel Lavern Robinson for 61 years. He is also survived by a sister Dorothy Kilgore; sister-in-laws, Joyce Tucker, Margie Harden and Verlan Harden; son Stephen (Lina) Harden; grandchild Rebecca Leigh Stepp; and great grandson Caleb Walker Stepp. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Kips name to Community Hospice 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jax. FL 32257. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home located at 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jax. FL 32205. A public visitation will be held, Tuesday September 24, 2013 from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. Followed by a Funeral service at 1pm and interment at Riverside Memorial Park, Reverend Steve Whitcomb officiating.
