Richard Allen "Ricky" Harding
August 30, 1963 ~ June 4, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating and Fr. Paul co-officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Richard Allen “Ricky” Harding, Sr., 44, of Compton, MD and formerly of Mechanicsville, MD, died June 4, 2008 at his residence. Born August 30, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Raymond Aloysius Harding, Sr. of Leonardtown, MD and the late Agnes Teresa Wathen Harding. He is survived by his son Richard Harding and his wife Michelle and his daughters Jennifer and Elizabeth Harding, all of Compton, MD as well as three grandchildren; Alexis, Mackenzie and Richard Harding III. He is also survived by his siblings; Agnes Patricia VanRyswick of Leonardtown, MD, Raymond Aloysius Harding, Jr. of California, MD, Linda Anne Knott of Chaptico, MD and William Samuel Harding of Mechanicsville, MD and his extended family Shelly Knott, Gary Knott and Terri Vause. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ellen Knott and his brother Thomas Edward Harding. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Ricky attended Chopticon High School. He was employed as a fence mechanic for 30 years with J & P, Clinton and Massey Fence. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his three grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating and Fr. Paul co-officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Daniel Harding, David Harding, Bruce Knott, Jr., Larry Dutrow, Donnie Grinder and Semore Adams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Knott, William Harding, Jr., Eric Kirkpatrick, Ronald Vause, Bruce Knott, Sr. and Benjamin Harding. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My prayers go out to family.”
“To “my childhood family”: Sorry to hear about the passing of “Papa Rick”. Just know he is still with you and watching over all of you. I love all of you, and all are in my thoughts…”
“God saw Ricky was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around him and whispered”Come with Me”.A golden heart stopped beating and Ricky was lifted to better place. He will always be their watching over you. Call on Jesus and when you need him, he will be there to comfort and help you. Just call his name. May God be with all of you as we know he will. This is where he lifts and carries you through the sand until you can walk on your own. Praise God!!!”
“My prayers and thoughts are with the family.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. Have faith in knowing he is in a better place and will have no more pain. My heart goes out to you all. If I can do anything please let me know.”
“Michelle and Ricky, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to you both and your family. If you need anything, please let us know.”
“Our prayers go out to the family, especially Ricky, Jennifer and Elizabeth. Your dad is not suffering anymore. He will be watching from heaven and serving as your guardian angel. Take care and do not hesitate to ask for anything.”
“I am saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing. May God’s blessings be with you.”
“To the Harding family,(Billy) I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.”
“We are sorry for your loss. Ricky was a good friend. My heart goes out to kids.”
“My sincerest sympathy goes out to Linda Knott and her family in the loss of her beloved brother and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of those near and dear to you. “
“Ricky was like a son to us and we will miss him alot. I am truly sorry for the lose the children has incurred as for they had a wonder father and a best friend. I am quit sure they will miss him and I know he will be watching over them from heaven. If you need anything don’t hesatate on letting us know. Love Always.”
“Elizabeth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I am truly sorry for your loss.”
“We are sorry for the family loss.”
“Ricky was a great bother in law. My condolence to his family. Now he doesn’t have to suffer anymore. I do understand your pain! Love you guys!”
“ricky, you will be missed you were a very good person you will always be remembered in mine and melanies heart.”