Willard Wayne Hardin Jr.

Willard L. Hardin, Jr., 91, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on November 25, 2020.

Will was born May 23, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Willard L Hardin, Sr. and Lauraine Berg Hardin.

Will studied art at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. In 1968, Will moved to Newburgh, Indiana to work as a commercial artist for Keller Crescent and as an art department chairman/instructor at Ivy Tech Community College. He continued his passion for art and opened his own business, Will Hardin Studio.

Will was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Evansville Indiana, serving as a deacon and member of the choir. He was active in the Stephen Ministries. He was also a member of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus for several years.

Will is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nan; his two sons, Ryan of Newburgh Indiana, Kevin and his wife Ann of Robards, Kentucky; his daughter Jane and her husband Bob Wheeler of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; his two grandsons, Nathanael Goldbach and Brandon Wheeler; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his two sisters Mary Jane Johnson and Carolyn Pecora.

A memorial service will be held at his church at a later date. Special thanks for the care received at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation and Southern Care Hospice.

Sympathy wishes may be made at www.titzerfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are in the care of Titzer Family Funeral Homes.