Jay Duane Hardin Obituary

The memory of Jay Duane Hardin (Peoria, Illinois), who passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 62, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Duane Hardin to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, J. D. Hardin and Joyce Hardin (Crowder); his child Jordon; his former wife Sharon Danage; his wife Gala Denney of Flowery Branch, GA; his children, Shayla of Peoria, IL, Jamar of Peoria, IL and Jordan Hardin of Peoria, IL; his children-in-law, Danielle Boyer (Dustin) of Groveland, Andrew Gonzales of Peoria, IL and Christian Miles of Flowery Branch, GA.; his sisters, Theresa Hardin of Peoria, IL and Vernona Hines (Carletus) of Peoria, IL; his grandson Isaiah; and his grandparents, Talmon DeWitt Hardin, Birdie Lee Hardin (Foster), Willie Crowder and Johnie Crowder (Brown). He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, and other wonderful family and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the St. Paul Church (114 W Forrest Hill Ave, Peoria, IL 61604). A masonic service was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 9:55 AM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to KAA Camp on the church website: https://spbaptist.org OR via cashapp: $give2StPaulPeoria1 and put KAA in the memo.