John Harding, 22, of Borden County, died on Thursday, January 1, 2004, in Borden County from injuries received in an auto accident. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Big Spring, with Rev. Randy Hardman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Gail and Rev. Kevin Parker, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.He was born on September 8, 1981, in Colorado City, Texas.John graduated from Borden County High School in 2000 and was a member of the 1997 State Champion Football Team. He had attended Howard College and was currently attending Texas Tech University. He enjoyed shooting skeet and trap, coyote hunting, snake catching and deer hunting. John deeply loved his family and friends and country life. He attended the First Baptist Church of Gail.Survivors include his parents, Joe and Rhonda Harding of Vincent; his sister, Sarah Harding of Vincent; his brother, Clay Harding of Vincent; his maternal grandmother, Emma Carr of Big Spring; his uncles, Rodney Carr and Rich Carr both of Big Spring; his uncle and aunt, Freddy and Judy Brown of Big Spring; his aunt, Billie Harding of Vincent and his cousins, Emily Carr and Brian Brown. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dalton Carr; his grandparents, Pat and Vergie Harding and an uncle, Randy Carr. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 297, Gail, Texas 79738. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
