Wendell "Darren" Hardin

Wendell "Darren" Hardin started his life here on earth August 31, 1971. He was the youngest child of Howard Lyle Hardin and Mary Vivian (Crain) Hardin of Parma, Missouri. 

 Darren started his eternal life on July 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 52 years.

 Darren was preceded in death by his father Howard Lyle Hardin on October 18, 2005, His beloved brother Kenneth Franklin Beck on October 27, 1979, and his only niece Kristy Sutton Howell on November 6, 2021.

 Darren is survived by his mother Mary Hardin of Bernie, MO. His two sisters Tonja (Stan) Pulling of Mountain View, MO and Lisa (Don) Kirk of Parma, MO. His only Great Nephew Christopher Sutton of Malden, MO. and Best Friend of many years Roy Rickman of Bernie, MO. Darren will also be missed by his other family members and a host of friends. 

 Darren was a unique character all to himself. He was smart and could quote movie scenes word for word, being very dramatic. He was also very funny at times, but he mostly lived his life his way! He will forever be loved and missed by many. 

 There will be a graveside service held at the Bernie Cemetery on Saturday July 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. all family and friends are welcome to attend. 

 The family has requested in lieu of flowers please make donations to: 

                                      Messiah House 1200 Vandenberg Avenue. Malden, MO 63863

                                                                                          or

                                               Jeremiah House 13535 County Road 413 Dexter, MO 63841 

                                                            Watkins and Sons Funeral Service

                                                  infn@watkinsfuneralhome.com or phone 573-624-3548