Walter Hardin, 84, passed away on July 13, 2015 in Wichita Falls. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in the Lunn's Colonial Chapel with Roy Boswell officiating, being assisted by Martin Beck. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

Walter was born July 9, 1931, in Edmonson County, Kentucky, to Walter S. "Doc" and Ann (Jordan) Hardin. He grew up in downtown Louisville with his beloved step-father and mother, Jesse and Ann Matarese, and spent summers on his favorite Uncle Elvis Bolton's tobacco farm in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Walter enlisted in both the US Marines Corp and the US Army, served forty-two months in the Far East; twenty eight months in the Occupation of Japan, and fourteen months in the Korean War, where he was highly decorated - just to name a few: three Purple Hearts, and the Silver Star, the nation's third highest honor for Gallantry in Action. Walter was a great friend to all, well-known for his love of music and possessed a rare talent in car-truck appraisals in the extended North Texas area. He retired as a car/truck sale's manager after twenty-six years with Ralph Morgan Dodge Dealership.

He is survived by Kay Barry Hardin, his wife of 32 years; son, Wayne Hardin, Oakland, KY; daughter, Tracy Hardin Steffey and husband John of Glasgow, KY; grandsons, Levi Jones, Jesse, Jack and Jade Cooper; granddaughters, Sarah and Katie Cooper; step-sons, John Lacey Waldrop, Barry T. Waldrop; step-grandson, Wesley Haney; three great-grandchildren, and adopted family members, Jan Clopton Vallado, Gabriella, Ryan, and Graham Pafford and numerous relatives and friends. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Jesse Matarese, and step-daughter, Carol Ann Waldrop Haney.

For those desiring, memorials can be made to the Military Support Foundation, 2511 N Loop 1604, Ste. 201, San Antonio, Texas 78258 or any charity of choice.