Ronald Lee Harding

Ronnie was a very talented man who worked very hard, a man who had the gift of Horticulture. Ronnie would plant seeds for the most beautiful flowers and trees. Lawns were so beautiful after he used his hands for planting, mowing and grooming.

Ronnie Lee had the kindest and the gentlest soul you were ever blessed to know. He was always willing to help anyone he met or knew.

When Ronnie was in his 20's, he worked with his father at Bethlehem steel. He also had a natural talent for car mechanics. Also, Ronnie had a gift with children. All children loved him and he was "Uncle Ronnie" to every child he met, whether related or not.

Ronnie Lee's favorite sport was Football and his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. When he was in Jr. High school, he was the first student to ever wear a pair of cowboy boots to school. In later years, he shared with the family how he really got teased for that, but he didn't care. He was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys!

Ronnie leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Betty Jean Harding; five brothers, Lathaniel Allen, Robert Oneill, Pastor Dwaine Leroy, Sr., Richard Earl, Jr. and Baby Bro, Anthony Louis; three sisters, Frenesi Louise, Betty Jean, Jr. (deceased), Baby sis, Katherine Marie, and our cousin/sister Marie Owens. Also his children, LaRhonda Harding, Cashnita Harding, Ronnie Lee Harding, Jr.; step-daughters, Markeisha, Crystal, Brittany and Amber; brothers-in-law, Ronald Downing, L.V. Kennedy (deceased), and Leon Smith; sisters-in-law, Grace, Janice, Jannie, and Sheree Harding; one grandson; many, many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins; one aunt, Joanne Claiborne; his loving FiancAC., Sylvia Wiggley; and mentor, Mr. Jesse Johnson. (All other loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, thirteen cousins, and one nephew have preceded him in death.)

Ronnie Lee received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in January, 2009. May God spread His wings around his soul.

On Sunday, November 27, 2011, Ronnie Lee passed away in his sleep. We love him more than words could ever say, and he will be missed more than we could ever express.