William Lee “Pops” Hardin IV, 70, of Bogue Chitto, went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2020,

at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 30, 1949, to the late William Lee Hardin III and Martha P. Hardin.

He was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and retired from Grenn Water Well where he worked for over 20 years.

Mr. Hardin was a big MSU and Nascar fan and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Marilynn Hardin, and step-daughter, Tammy Barnett.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Patrick Carey Hardin (Amy), William Lee “Chaz” Hardin V (Missy), James “Bob” Perry Hardin (Stacey).

He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Joshua Patrick (Kayla), Devan Alexis Hardin (Evan), Emily Grace Hardin, Erin Brianna Hardin, Lindsey Elise Hardin,

Kolton Marshall (Haley), Seth Barnett, Owen Barnett, Austin Bryant (Makayla) Jacob Bryant, Zachary Bryant, Hannah Hux (Chris), and Hunter Hux;

along with 4 great-grandchildren, Samuel, Jace, Adaline, and Elizabeth, and special cousin Stanley “Stanbo” Sikes; step-son, Robert Bryant (Lisa),

and Walter Bryant; step son-in-law, David Barnett, and special daughter-in-law “My Buddy” Amy Hardin and Lisa Bryant,

and special friends Ray and Janice Sanders, and Alice Sanders (Chris) and Lisa Gatlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Encompass Hospice.