Larry Benton Harding, 66, of Victoria, entered the gates of Heaven on July 19, 2017. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Richmond to the late Marvin and Celia Evans Harding.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Marker Harding; by his daughter, Kelley Mayhew; son, Chris Harding; grandsons, Rylan and Aidan; and his brother, Bruce Harding. He is also survived by Patricia’s children, Chad Cordle (Kyra) and granddaughter, Norah; Melissa Cordle (Melinda) and Jeremy Cordle and Daniel Michaud.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 21, 2017 in the Victoria Baptist Church with burial in the Crewe Cemetery, Crewe.

In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to the Victoria Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 1419, Victoria, Virginia 23974 .

Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, served the family.