He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Harden.
Mr. Harden is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jewell Harden; daughter, Faith Kellum (Ricky) of Fitzgerald; son, Michael "Mike" Harden (Cheryl) of Newport, TN.; sister, Norene Austin (Ernest) of AL.; brother, Phillip Harden (Anne) of FL.; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.