Robert "Bob" Allen Hardin

November 3, 1959 - March 22, 2019

Robert “Bob” Allen Hardin, age 59 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:58 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2019 at his residence. A funeral service in his honor will be held at noon, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL with Pastor Gene Creek officiating. A committal service will immediately follow at Zion Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. Bob was born on November 3, 1959 in Mattoon, IL the son of Aaron A. and Wilma “June” (Woodard) Hardin. He is survived by his loving daughter, Ashley Swick of Charleston, IL; mother, June Hardin of Mattoon, IL; one brother, Aaron “Bill” Hardin and wife Melissa of Mattoon, IL; one sister, Tammy Rentschler and husband Tim of Cooks Mills, IL; three nieces, Sara Hardin of Nashville, TN, Trisha Rentschler of Shelbyville, IL, Tana Rentschler of Pesotum, IL; and nephew, Aaron “Buddy” Hardin of Mattoon, IL. Bob is preceded in death by his father, Aaron Hardin. Bob worked as a mechanic. At a young age, he took a strong interest in automobiles and taught himself how to solve any mechanical issues; it became second nature to him, like putting puzzle pieces together. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and was a fan Dale Earnhardt Sr. Bob was a collector of all things vintage, such as comic books, coins, magazines, and other trinkets. He strong-willed with a soft heart. He loved his daughter, mother, family and friends. Bob will greatly missed and his memory will live on. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.