Harold Edward Pardon of Pulaski passed away on January 8, 2026 at NHC Pulaski. He was
88 years old. He was born on October 23, 1937, to parents, Howard and Annie Jarrell
Pardon. He was educated in the Giles County School System and graduated from Beech
Hill School in 1956. He aended M.T.S.U. for two years. For six months he served active
duty in the U.S. Army and then spent six years in the National Guard and U.S. Army
Reserve. Harold retired from Maremont/Gabriel in 1993 after thirty years of service. In
2008, he retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, with thirteen years
of service. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a
teacher. His interests were focused on family, work, raising cattle, and reading.
He was preceded in death by Parents, Wife of 58 years, Martha Marie Pardon, Son-in-Law- Freddy Mankins
Sister- Mary Wilburn, Several Brother-in-Laws as well as a Sister-in-Law, Several Aunts and Uncles
He is survived by, Daughter- Marcia Mankins, Son- Edward Pardon (Kelley), Son-Eddie Pardon (Lee Ann),
Grandchildren – Josh Mankins (Cassie), Erin Miles (Terry), Ashton Pardon (Lauren), Grace Greene (Malachi), and Hanna Pardon Great-Grandchildren – Adleigh Mankins, Robin Pardon, Lilly Pardon, Josiah Greene,, Elias Miles, Tatum Mankins, Bowen Miles, and Cyrus Greene
Bonus Great-Grandchildren – Rylan Edwards, Clayton Beaver, and Madalyn Miles, Four nieces and numerous cousins
Special Friend – Linda Bates
Visitation will be 4-8pm Wednesday January 14, 2026 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10am Thursday January 15, 2026 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial to follow in Diana Cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Highland Baptist Church, Lifepoint
Pentecostal Church, or the charity of your choice.
Carr and Erwin in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Jean Claud
Clinton Arthur Hemphill
Carl Douglas Rawdon
Aubrey Hagan Russell, Jr.
Martha "Mott" Ann McCormick Farrar
Rachal Caitlin Workman
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