Honoring John Hardin

John Robert Hardin, age 59 of Delaware died unexpectedly at home, early Monday morning, January 10, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1962 in Twentynine Palms, California. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 348, he proudly earned the rank of Eagle Scout. John was a US Navy veteran who worked on refurbishing the USS New Jersey. Throughout his working career, he had worked as a park ranger, police office for the city of Glouster, and as a bus driver for the Delaware City School system and was the owner of Hardin Landscaping. He truly endeared the students who rode his bus. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and AMVETS Post 102.

John was a graduate of Hocking College and DeVry University. He attended The Ohio State University and was an usher at Ohio Stadium for 15 years.

A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. John was a fan of the OSU Buckeyes, Disney movies, comic books, toys, and the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie. Gifted with his hands, he used them to accomplish any task, he was fun loving, creative, and always helpful.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 31 years Robyn G. (Smith) Hardin, sons: Patrick, Nicholas, and Daniel, his mother and step-father Gail (Griffith) and Dick Skatzes, brother Rick Hardin, and adoptive father John Richard Hardin Jr. He was preceded in death by his uncle Guy Miles Hardin.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5th at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware. Military honors provided by the Delaware County Vietnam Veterans Association. A reception will follow, casual attire is preferred. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center in Delaware. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to any charity benefitting U.S. Veterans.

Condolences can be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com