Charles Cleveland Hardin, age 84, of Forest City, NC passed away on December 7th 2012. Charles was the son of the late Clyde and Gladys Hardin, a retired mechanic for the Department of Transportation, and a member of Spindale United Methodist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Madeleine Scruggs Hardin. The family will receive friends on Sunday December the 9th from 2:00-3:00PM at Crowes Funeral Home. Services will be held 3:00PM with the Reverend Bruce Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County or to the charity of your choice.