James Arnold Hardin passed away this past Sunday March 22 after reaching the age of 99, just 2 months shy of his 100th birthday. He passed peacefully with his granddaughters Stacey Rudiger and Kim Duren by his side.
Arnold’s passion was preaching the word of God. He began his rode to ministry in Lancaster, Texas. He spent a brief time in California before residing and finishing his career ministering at Scyene Road Church of Christ in Mesquite, Texas.
He was preceded in death by, children, Latrece Dansby, Kenneth Hardin, parents, Minnie Pitts, Arthur Hardin, sisters, Mary Nell Calvert, Dealpha Hardin, brothers, Joe and Arvis Hardin. He is survived by grandchildren Gwen DiRenzo, Stacey Rudiger, Kim Duren, Chris Hardin, Kyle Dansby, great -grandchildren Brendon and Garrett Rudiger, Madison and Kacy Duren, Matthew and Emily DiRenzo, Joseph Dansby, nieces, Dena Gersbach, Vicki Hardin, Christy Freeman, Jodie Mannlin, Laurie Allen, Kellie Trayler, nephews, Jack and Sam Calvert.
We will miss him very much. May he be at peace at the pulpit in heaven.