Glen M. Red Barding Obituary (1927 - 2005)

Glen M. "Red" Barding, 77, of Taylorville, IL died at 1:56 pm Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1927 in Pana, the son of Glen E. and Stella M. Besson Barding. On December 31, 1948 he married Helen M. Smith at St. Maurice Rectory in Morrisonville, IL. Mr. Barding was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville, he was a retired inspector for Caterpillar Tractor Company in Decatur, IL, a Navy veteran of World War II, a former city alderman for Ward 2, and was a coach for little league and pony league. Surviving are his wife Helen M. Barding of Taylorville, IL; Son: Tom L. Barding and wife Alyssa T. of Taylorville, IL; 2 daughters: Linda S. Miller and Deborah J. Moore and husband Charles all of Taylorville. Sister: Glenna Passoni and husband Reno of Taylorville and brother Earl Barding of Rosamond, IL. Grandchildren: Michael Miller, Melanie Miller, Todd Mundhenke, Chris Upchurch, Lilly B. Barding and Deuce T. Barding. Great Grandchildren: Sydney L. Newberry and Jade Nicole Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ronald Barding and one grandson, Ronnie J. Mundhenke. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Friday, September 16, 2005 in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, September 15, 2005 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be sent to St. Mary's School or the Danville V.A. Hospital.