Bill M. Harding, 71, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009.Graveside service: Noon Friday, Aug. 21 at Dallas-Fort Worth NationalCemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Azle Funeral HomeMr. Harding, a long time resident of Azle, was born November 21, 1937 in Blue Ridge, Illinois. He was a great builder and could fix anything. Bill loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and particularly Abigail,his dog. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.Bill was preceded in death by his father, Homer Harding, mother, Dorothy Harding Manuel; and first wife, Doris.Survivors: Wife, Clara of Azle; stepdaughters, Tamra Carnley and husband, Richard of Aurora, Cathrine Garcia and Thelma Cisnerros of San Antonio; stepsons, Ricky and Bradford Robles of San Antonio, Randall New of Azle,Charles Bear and Billy Gaunce of Okla.; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Case of Bourbonnaif, Ill.; brother, RickManuel of Bourbonnaif, Ill.