John David Harding Obituary

We bid farewell to John David Harding (Mount Vernon, Kentucky), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 6, 2026 at the age of 75. John David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Franklin Harding and Mary Elizabeth Thomas Harding; his siblings, Wayne Dudley Harding, Paul Lee Harding, Betty Jane Harding, Kathleen Harding Abney and Esther Mae Harding Gay; his daughter-in-law Carey Mae Smith Harding; his granddaughter Rebecca Lynn Barron; and his great grandchild Braxton Ray Barron.

He is survived by: his wife Katherine Louise Allen Harding of Mount Vernon; his children, Terry Wayne Harding of Mount Vernon, David Lee Harding of McKee, Micheal Shane Cope (Taylor) of Clearwater Florida, Karen Michelle Harding Barron (Billy) of Mount Vernon and Fancy Harding of Mount Vernon; his grandchildren, Miranda Dannielle Harding Weaver (Josh) of Berea, Lindsay Katherine Harding of Cordova Alabama, Makensay Michelle Harding of Berea, Zacharey Tyler Harding (Desiray Sellars) of Mount Vernon, Elizabeth Ashley Barron Sparks (Cameron Sparks) of Mount Vernon, Katelyn Grace Barron of Mount Vernon, John Micheal Cope of Florida, Gabriel Cope of Richmond and Catcher Cope of Clearwater Florida; his great grandchildren, Joshua Maddox Lee Weaver of Berea, Abigail Jericho Leann Weaver of Berea, John David Clay Harding (Pete) of Mount Vernon, Riley Elizabeth Rose Harding of Mount Vernon and Emberlyn Reagan Aaliyah Harding of Mount Vernon; and his siblings, Perry Harding (Phyllis), Bonnie Lewis of London, Linda Martin of Berea and Janice Owens (Ronnie) of Mount Vernon. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to assist the family are suggested to Lakes Funeral Home.