Cousin Arthur Duane Harding, Jr.
6/10/1957 – 3/28/2024
Arthur Duane Harding, Jr. was born June 10, 1957, in Seattle, WA. His parents were Arthur D. and Pat Harding, Sr. Art or Art, Jr. as he was known transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:31 a.m. He had been hospitalized and in ICU at UW/Northwest Hospital Northgate in Seattle, WA.
Art grew up in south central Seattle. He was a product of Seattle Public Schools where he attended elementary school, Jane Adams Jr. High School and graduated from Nathan Hale High School, class of 1975. After graduating he attended Olympic Junior College in Bremerton, WA. He attended Washington State University, Pullman, WA, graduating August 8, 1980. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
Art, Jr. joined the U.S. Army in 1982. He served here in the U.S. and in Germany. While stationed in Germany, Art was in the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment (Tanks) THE BLACK HORSE Regiment. He was honorably discharged in 1986 as Corporal E4 with a service-connected disability at 100 percent.
Art was a lover of sports, especially football. As a young boy, his dad, Arthur, Sr., had him participate in the Rainier Little League football where his dad was also part of the coaching staff. He excelled playing football at Nathan high school, where he held the record for rushing 200 yards in a game (and he still holds that record to this day). Art also played college football for two years at Washington State University (the Cougs). Art was an avid Seahawk fan. He loved those Seahawks. He could be seen always wearing Seahawks shirts, etc. In his early years he also refereed youth basketball in Ballard. He refereed the same league that his younger cousin CJ Giles played, who grew up to become a great basketball player.
Art was a lover of music, especially Jazz. He collected many musical CDs from different artists.
Art Jr. was a very loving, kind and jolly person, and a lover of good food! He had an infectious smile. He would help you anyway he could. He loved and missed his parents and grandparents. He loved his Harding and Goodwin family. He enjoyed going on vacations and adventures with his friends. Art never married and had no children of his own, but he was like a dad and grandfather to his long-time partner’s family.
Art, before he departed this life, gave his heart to the Lord and began his journey to meet the Lord Jesus Christ in peace. (Romans 10:9)
Predeceased were Art’s parents Arthur Harding, Sr., Pat Harding Kelly, stepmother Mable Harding and stepbrother Kenny Kelly.
Art leaves to mourn and cherish his memory: Cousins Pastor Dwaine Harding (Janice) and Carolyn Grant (Pastor Rudolph) who prayed and helped him through his transitioning. Also, all the Harding and Goodwin families and friends, including his long-time partner Laurie Jones and family.
It was the will of the Lord, and we know earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
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