William Clayburn "Bear" Harding

William Clayburn “Bear” Harding, age 49, of Hot Springs, died, Sunday, February 13, 2022.

He was born on July 1, 1972 in Hot Springs, the son of Earnest Clayburn “Clay” Harding and Barbara Pasek Harding. He was preceded in death by his father, Clay Harding.

Bear spent most of his adult life in service with the military serving two tours in Iraq. He was a loving single father to his children and loving grandfather.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Harding; his children, Wesley Harding, Catelyn Harding and Jay “Rion” Harding; his grandchildren, Samuel “Bubby” Alston and Don “Wyatt” Adams.

Memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs.

Guest registry is at davis-smith.com.