William Samuel Harding Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Samuel Harding (Paris, Tennessee), departing on November 15, 2025 at the age of 83. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Berry Harding and Maxine Morrisette Beacham; his brother Charles "Butch" Harding; and his former wife Sue Gayle "Slick" Harding. He is survived by: his wife Karen Hacker Harding of Paris; his children, Bethany Corum (Chris) of Tallahassee, FL, Emily Routon (Matt) of Paris, David Harding (Casey) of Cheshire, MA, Paul Kesterson (Stacey) of Morristown, TN and Jason Kesterson (Hedy) of Cookeville, TN.; his grandchildren, Stella Harding Corum, Thalia Trussel (Logan), Abby Selwitz (Alex), Megan Kesterson (Tyler Torbett), Nicholas Kesterson and Violet Kesterson; his great grandchild Naomi Selwitz; and his brother Robert "Bob" Harding (Marya) of Yorba Linda, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Paris First United Methodist Church's Second Harvest ministry.
