Michael J. Hardin, 56, Troy, Ohio, died 6:53 A.M. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

He was born March 16, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jimmie and Jacqueline (Miller) Hardin.

He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Mack, of Lima. He is also survived by his former wife, Deanna Hardin of Troy; by four children: Dustin Ray of Seattle, Washington; Ashlee Ray of Portland, Oregon; Nicholas Ray of Fort Worth, Texas; Seth Hardin of Troy. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Marley Ray of Troy; by a sister, Kelli Hale of Lima; by a nephew, Chad Hale of Lima; by four great-nieces and nephews; by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Hardin and by his step-father, James Mack.

Mike was a 1977 graduate of Bath High School. He formerly was a production supervisor at MAHLE Behr Company in Dayton.

Mike had a lot of interests, including watching sports, reading, studying history, cheering for the OSU Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds, and talking about politics. He loved spending time on Facebook, and dearly loved his FB friends. He loved his family very much, and spending time with his beloved dog, Mr. Wiggles.

Funeral rites will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the South Side Christian Church, 3300 South Side Drive, Lima, Ohio, Pastor Wanda Werking, officiant. Burial will follow at Blue Lick Cemetery, Lima.

Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the church, where memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be given to Mike's family.

Condolences may be sent to his family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.