Thomas W. Harding

Mr. Thomas W. Harding, born January 12, 1957, in Chester, Pa, transitioned into Eternal Rest on

January 17, 2023.

A kind, considerate, compassionate man, he was a phenomenal self-taught cook, an

avid movie buff, and a dedicated fan of his exalted Philadelphia Eagles football team. He was a Chester

High School graduate, a former Marine, and an employee of the Calloway Trucking Company of Delaware

Mr. Harding was a devoted father to his daughter Ebony Renee Harding-Montoute and adopted son

Tyrone Dinkins.

He was predeceased by his beloved son Saleen Omar Harding, his parents, Delores

Harding and Curtis Watkins of Chester, Pa, and siblings Regina Johnson and Donald Harding.

Thomas also leaves behind to cherish his memory his grandson Elijah John Montoute, son in law John Montoute, and Elijah's grandmother Cheryl Constantine; Four brothers: Melvin Harding, Shelton Harding, Rahn Harding, and James Harding; Four sisters: Denise Brown, Sherrie Harding, Joyce Harding, and Jacqueline Mohamed, as well as his long-term life partner Sylvia Knowland; Two stepdaughters: Shirelle Lammy (Ewell) and Patricia Dennis, plus numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mr. Harding’s infectious energy and outgoing personality will be profoundly missed by all who knew

and loved him.