Aaron Wayne Hardin, of Kemah, Texas passed away October 2, 2017 at the age of 57. He was born November 6, 1959 in Galveston, Texas to the late E. M. and Clara Nell Hardin. He is preceded in death by his brothers James Earl Hardin and Robert Mitchell Hardin.  He was a graduate of Clear Creek High School and later worked at Hardin & Sons paint and body shop in Kemah.  Wayne loved going shrimping but his passion was watching all sports especially basketball and having a good time with family and friends. He was such a joy to be around as he never met a stranger and had the knack of making everyone feel welcomed. He truly was a person you would want to call a friend. He is survived by his sisters Shirley Ann Torres and husband Arthur Torres, Jane McFadden and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 1-2pm with Funeral Service following at 2pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas.  Serving as pallbearers are Donald Dempsty, Mark Therrell, Adolph Villagomez, Richard Robinson, David Poole, C.R. Branch