Zachary Scott "Zach" Harding

Zachary Scott "Zach" Harding, 21, of Parsons, died early Saturday morning, November 5, 2011, near Erie, from injuries sustained in a car-train accident. He was born July 24, 1990, in Parsons, Kansas to Scott William and Rachael Lynn (Looney) Harding. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul and was a 2008 graduate of St. Paul High School. He had also attended Labette Community College and Pittsburg State University. While attending PSU, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. For a time, he worked at Stafford & Westervelt Chartered CPA firm in Parsons. He enjoyed camping, canoeing and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: One Son – Kale Jacob Harding Parsons, KS Mother and Stepfather - Rachael and Ed Butler St. Paul, KS Father – Scott Harding and companion, Karen Jones Parsons, KS One Brother – Alex Butler St. Paul, KS Three Sisters - Alicia Harding Springfield, MO April Harding Parsons, KS Leah Butler St. Paul, KS Paternal Grandparents – Chris and Mary Robinson Parsons, KS Maternal Grandfather – Rodney Looney Bartlesville, OK Maternal Grandmothers – Mary Snow Parsons, KS Katherine Butler Fasken St. Paul, KS Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to the Kale Harding Educational Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Zachary Scott "Zach" Harding, please visit our flower store.