David Harden II

David Estle Harden II, 68, of Circleville passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024. He was born September 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, to David Estle Harden and Mary Lee (Ledbetter) Coursey. David was preceded in death by his father, stepmother Elsie Marie (Delong) Browning, and sister Cindy Rickerson. David is survived by his mother; sons Shane Donald Shockey, David Estle (Lyndsey) Harden III, Jeremy Lee Harden, and Christian (Mindy) Welsh; daughter Destiny Marie (Josh) Swartzel; grandchildren Autumn Lynn Harden, David Estle Harden IV, Wyatt Charles Allison, J.T. Harden, September Nichole Harden, Emma Grace Swartzel, Matthew Blaine Shockey, Micah Talon Shockey, and Daliya Marie Welsh; and a great grandchild on the way Wynter Nichole Amann. He is also survived by siblings Ellen Harden, E.J. Harden, Kathy Huskey (partner Jason Coe), Patty Walton, Clifford Browning, Gene Walters, Deborah Wooden, and many nieces and nephews. “Do as I say, not as I do” was David’s favorite quote while raising his children and grandchildren. He was most proud of being their father and grandfather. They love him dearly and will always remember these words. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the funeral home in David’s name. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.