Joe Hardin

Joe W. Hardin, 76, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born December 4, 1948 in Bloomfield, co-owner of Bart's Mart in Bloomfield, former Mayor of Bloomfield, Bloomfield Tobacco Festival Board Member, Bloomfield Memorial Park Board Member, and a member of Bloomfield Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Elizabeth Hardin; and three sisters, Judy Ballou, Mary Nel Copley, and Martha Lee Hatton.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy Hardin of Bloomfield; two children, Whitney (Chad) Mattingly, and Michael (Emily) Hardin both of Bardstown; and five grandchildren, Cole Werner, Ella Mattingly, Lincoln Mattingly, Elijah Hardin, and Ashlyn Hardin.

His funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday November 30, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomfield.  Visitation will be 11 am - 2 pm Sunday November 30, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go to Bloomfield Baptist Church.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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