Carl Ray Hardin, age 89, formerly of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Indiana with his children. He was born on February 27, 1937, in Adair County, KY to the late Estill and Idoma Goode Hardin.

He is survived by two sisters, Francis Hutchens and Patsy (Doug) Johnson, his children Gerald Lee Hardin of Campbellsville and Karen (Mike) Owens of Charlestown, IN; Stepchildren, Randy Morgeson, Sandy Ryan, and Mickey Morgeson all of Bradfordsville, and Kim (Grady) Stewart of Nicholasville. Grandchildren Kelly (Wyatt) Rivers, Brandi (Mason) Owens, Carla and Casey Hardin, Emma and Ryan Morgeson, John (Madi) Walls, Michael (Morgan) Walls, Kristen (Steven) Thomas, Maddie and Katie Ryan, Raelyn, Rachel, and Reagan Morgeson, Emily (Tommy) Cimo, and Jett Stewart.

Also surviving are many great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Carol Hardin, son William Ray Hardin; brothers William and Lewis Hardin, sisters Celestine Siers, Ann Mills, Juanita Newman, Beulah Watson, and Wanda Combest; grandson Michael Patrick Randall Morgeson; son-in-law Eddie Ryan.

The family would like to extend appreciation to Dr. David George, the staff and caregivers at Vitality Springdale and Harmony at Tucker Station in Louisville, Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, IN, Baptist Floyd unit 2A, and Hosparus of Indiana.

A love of cooking was something he and his wife shared as they owned and operated the Country Kitchen in Lebanon together for many years. They also shared their love of the Kentucky Wildcats and would enthusiastically cheer them on! Carl enjoyed playing cards with friends, helping others, and spending time with family. He was a beloved husband, father, Grandpa, Papaw, Poppy, and friend.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Old Liberty Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home.

Bosley Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.