On Wednesday, May 05, 2021, Nicholas Vance Harden, loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of five went to join our Heavenly Father.

Nick was born on March 10, 1961, in Macon, Georgia to Ronald and Betty Harden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Carol Harden; son, Jason Harden (Kiley) of Dublin; daughter, Hannah Harden of Savannah; son, Wesley Harden of Canton, and grandchildren, Emma Powell, Madison Harden, Cason Harden, Paislee Harden, and Madelyn Lamb. Survivors also include his brother, Kirk Harden (Marqueta) and Tammy Ussery (Billy); mother-in-law, Fusako Lamb of Dublin; brother-in-law, Charles Looney of Indiana; sister-in-law, Katherine Moore (DeWayne) of Macon, Ga, and many Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces, and Cousins that he cherished.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles E Looney, and stepfather-in-law, Richard Lamb.

Nick grew up in Macon and then later moved to Dublin on the family land but resided in Canton, Georgia in his latter years. Nick was an easygoing soul who made friends everywhere he went.  Nick was an avid reader and bonded with his daughter, Hannah, over The Hunger Games book series.  Nick was proud that his son Wesley was following in his aviation footsteps in Savannah.  He was honored that his oldest son Jason and his family reside on the family land in Dublin, Georgia. One of his favorite dishes was the sausage bread that Jason prepared for him. He was a collector of sorts and enjoyed hunting for unusual bottle openers and arrowheads. Nick would spend many weekends grilling on his Green Egg. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending quality time with the grandchildren.

Nick was a talented craftsman and re-upholstered furniture for many of the residents in the Dublin community.   One of his proudest achievements was working in the Fabric Trim Shop for the C130 Hercules at Lockheed Martin Corporation.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Nick's life will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, 215 West Jackson Street, Dublin, Georgia. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at the home of Jason Harden, 330 Hillbridge Road, Dublin, Georgia 31021.

The family will have an additional Memorial Service at Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery, 10655 E Cherokee Drive, Canton, Georgia, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at the Harden Home, 202 Toonigh Way, Canton, Georgia 30115.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to Bert's Big Adventure, which a nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expense-paid journey to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. Bert's Big Adventure, Donations Department, P O Box 420917, Atlanta, GA  30342-0917, or for more information – email [email protected] .