of Hernando, MS
November 26, 1965 - November 29, 2023
Mark Hardin, of Hernando, MS, former long-time resident of Marion, AR, passed unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2023 at the age of 58.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Sara Hardin of Marion, AR.
Mark was born on November 26, 1965 in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated from Marion High School in 1984. He married his wife, Denise Richey Hardin, in June 1989.
Mark loved the Arkansas Razorbacks, hunting, officiating, mentoring and most of all his family.
Mark is survived by his wife, Denise of Hernando, MS; daughter, Shelbi Hardin of Marion, AR and son, Blake (Karli) Hardin of Horn Lake, MS; three brothers, Mike (Lynn) Hardin, Sam (Rose) Hardin, Danny Hardin and his beloved black lab, Oakley.
Visitation and services will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at First Marion Church, 2137 AR-77, Marion, AR, 72364. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. and the services will follow at 2 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to your charity of choice in memory of Mark Hardin.
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Denise,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. I am lifting your family up in prayer & that God will wrap his loving arms of comfort around you and your family now & in the coming weeks and months. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family! Love you!
Denise, I can't imagine the void you have now with the loss of Mark. From everything I've read - he was an amazing man, friend, mentor, and I'm sure spouse and father. I am praying for you and your family during this time and in the days to come. I will always be here for you if you need anything at all. Praying comfort and peace over you now.
Love you my brother!
my condolences and prayers so sorry for your loss
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your husband, father, brother and son. I went to school with Mark. I was a Shoemake back then. Mark was a good friend. I was in Mike’s Class. I so hated to hear of his passing. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. May God grant you His peace, comfort and love.
Mark was such a fine man. He touched our lives through business association, but he was much more than that. He was a friend. Gone too soon. You will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
Dear Denise, Shelby, Blake
God has a shield over you, protecting your love for your wonderful Mark! I’m so saddened to know of this passing. May God give you strength and peace knowing Mark was everyone’s friend. Look on here at all the lives he has touched. The world is a better place because of him and I know he will always be remembered for his gentleness, truthfulness, light hearted, do the right thing kind of Man. Especially his love for his family! David and I will always remember you two kids coming into this world and going to so many Razorback road trips with Denise and Mark. He made sure we all had the best seats in the house and was on the floor with Nolan Richardson and the team. Your part of our lives as we will never forget the friendship. Farewell to our true friend and may God continue to bless and love each of you. Lots of love, David and Rhonda R Hood. Or Big R as Mark called out to me! Loved him so much! RIP
My thoughts and prayers for peace are with the family. You were my cousin and even though we didn’t get to visit or talk, I still held a place for you in my heart. Grew up together and loved you. Rest easy cousin.
Denise and Shelbi, I pray for your comfort and sending love and prayers for your family.
Denise, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know this is a tough time for you. My thoughts are with you. Please reach out if there is anything I or my family can do to help you.
Denise, Shelbi, and Blake - No words to express my sadness to each of you and the loss of Mark. Your family was one of the first we met after moving to Marion. So many pizza memories and trips, church events, Halloween hayrides, and Christmas parades/Santa at our house. Joseph and Ben grew up knowing y'all were some of the best. They, along with me, are deeply saddened. You never second guessed Mark’s thoughts or honesty. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Denise and Blake and the rest of Mark's family,
I am so saddened to find out about Mark's passing! That's a tough blow; please know that my family and I will have y'all in our prayers.
John Branson
Denise, I know you loved your husband very much and this is heartbreaking. I pray that you and your family find peace during this tragic time in your life. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. Sincerest condolences.
RIP my friend! I pray for peace and comfort for Mark's family during their time of sorrow.
Mark was a great man!! I met him when he was our Sales Rep for Imperial Trading . He was always willing to help and the one thing i will always remember was his silly socks!! My prayers go out to his family and friends!!
Denise & Family
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I am at a loss for words. Please know that I will be lifting all of you up in prayer - today and in all the days to come.
- Holli
Appreciated every chance I had to officiate with Mark. He will be missed. Prayers and condolences to the family and friends.
Sending love to all the family.
So many fond memories with Mark. He left good impressions on all his friends. Worked with him for about 10 years during his managing Memphis Cash and Carry. Being an Ole Miss fan, I took a lot of harassment from Mark but it was all in fun. This guy will be missed. Prayers for his family. He loved and talked about you dearly.
My heart is sad for Marks family. My niece had a wonderful husband, taken to soon. Love you all. Aunt Judy
Prayers for Mark, wife and family members. He was a true gentleman and a great AOA official. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral because I will be at Stern Clinic all day.
Prayers,
Andy Luttrell
Denise,
My heart hurts for you and your family. When I think of Mark and yesteryear, I smile. He was so funny and kind hearted. Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences.
Much love,
Allison Greenwood
My Prayer and heart goes out to your family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
One thing that will live on forever is Uncle Marks endless love for his family. A true blessing to all who knew him for sure.
My deepest condolences to the family,friends and fellow officials. Mark has been a good friend and brother, it’s been my honor to have the relationship we have. Mark you are missed by so many yet your imprint has an everlasting effect on all you’ve touched. Rest well God has called you home
My prayers are with you and your family.
I loved this guy, he will be missed
Denise, I’m so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you, your children and the entire family!
I'm glad that I got to meet Mark last year and, he qas an awesome guy and a great referee also. He was helping mw to be a beyter official and person. I talkes to him one day by text message for,coupme,if,minuets and told me how to be a even better official. I just wished I coukd of called with him and be bwtywr friend,
I was lucky to have Mark as my friend! Little did I know that when I talked to you Monday, it would be the last time! I am very sad today, but happy that you have completed your journey and you’re now with our Lord and savior! Reffing with you was always fun! RIP my friend and watch over my Lucy till I get there!
Denise, Shelbi, Blake & family,
Praying for God to give you comfort, strength, peace & faith. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Denise....I have not stopped thinking of you since I got the news. My heart breaks for you my sweet friend. Just know I'm always here for you. Praying for you during this difficult time.
It’s been a honor working with you. Thanks for all the help in clinic.
Mark was always respectful to me on the sidelines and I tried to return that respect to him during games. I always knew Mark made it about the game and tbe players. He will be missed. Prayers for his family.
Denise,
I was heartbroken to hear about Mark. Some of the best memories I have of living in Marion included you and Mark! I saw him last year at a Grizzly game and we talked like time had not passed at all! I am flying out tomorrow or I would be there to honor one of the most genuine guys I have known! I Love you guys so much and my thoughts and prayers will be in Marion with you.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. He was a really special guy! Prayers for the family!
I’m honored to have know and officiated with Mark over the years. He will be dearly missed. Thought and prayers to the Hardin family.
RIL my fellow referee! You will be forever remembered!!
Our Deepest Sympathy. May you get through this difficult time through Prayer and the comfort of family and friends Love and strength in the days ahead
Shelbi,
We are thinking of you and your family in this time of grief and heartbreak. Praying everyday that God continues to wrap his loving arms around you.
I am heart broken for you and your family. So very sorry. Love and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with yall
Denise, I am so sorry to hear about Mark. He was a great man. I will be flying out on Tuesday to Peru or I would be at Mark service. Love you guys!
Mark was a wonderful husband and father to my niece and their children. I was proud of all he did and enjoyed having him in the family. and prayers for all. Mark will be missed. Aunt JoJo
Denise, I know how very much you love your husband and I am praying for you, your family, and everyone else who knew and loved Mark. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and/or your family. …..Joyce
Forever in our hearts...
So hurting for you my friend. Will pray for you and family. We love you all!
So saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Please know we are praying for your family. I will always hold dear the memories of going to Brazil with FBC Marion with Mark. May God hold you all and give you peace
Denise ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you , Shelbi and Blake ! Words can’t express how we feel but know that if you need anything , We are here for you ! Mark was always so kind and he will be missed . May he rest with God !
Sending our Love and Prayers , Susie and Steve
Denise and family,
Mark was in the same class as our son, Mark Alan Chambliss! We were so saddened to hear of his passing. We have good memories of him and his parents and all the Hardin boys!
He and our Mark played baseball together. Marion was a great little place to raise our kids in. (Way bigger now!)
We now live in Nesbit, MS. Didn’t know he was close by! Our daughter moved here is why we moved. I see your son is in Horn Lake. Our grandson and his two girls live there, also.
May God comfort you as only He can in the days ahead!
Freda Chambliss