Mr. Harding, 85, of Oceanport, died Jan. 3, 2010, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was a retired truck driver at Local Teamsters Union No. 863. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Harding; and a brother, Fred Harding. He is survived by a son, James W. Harding Jr. of Oceanport; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Dorothea’s Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown.