Julius "Jay" Harden

Julius M. "Jay" Harden, 88, a WW II Veteran and member of the Greatest Generation, went to Heaven November 14, 2015. Jay was born March 31, 1927 in Aniston, Alabama to Leonard and Vera Harden. He is survived by his children Michael J. Harden and wife Susan of Albuquerque, Terry L. Harden and wife Cathy of Campbell, CA, Deborah S. O'Rourke and husband James of Albuquerque, Jeffrey L. Harden of Albuquerque, Patricia L. Ackerman and husband Rob of Rockwall, TX and Wendy D. Nieto and husband Ray of Naperville, IL; 16 grandchildren, Diana, Joseph, Jason, Ashleigh, Becky, Cynthia, Kenneth, Jon, Megan, Bethany, Melody, Krista, Jackie, Marcus, Aarika and Roman; 15 great-grandchildren including Micah, with whom he shared a birthday, and many family and friends, including his beloved Pekingese, Lola. Mr. Harden was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 56 years, Ruth, and grandson Christopher. He was a proud veteran serving in the US Army, US Army Air Corp and the US Coast Guard. Jay was an honest, hard working man of integrity who once bought a house on a handshake. His like is seldom seen today. He trusted in God and we are comforted to know he is in Heaven. Services will be Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE with burial following in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.