Former Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter said that Harding's "many accomplishments during his career illustrate the numerous ways in which he had impacted the lives of numerous people. [He had] a wonderful sense of humor. One of the patriarchs of our community has been lost with his passing."<ref name=camp/> George Barry Bertram, Sr. (born 1935) of Campbellsville, a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] who served as a commonwealth's attorney until retiring in 2006 and also a former CU trustee, recalled that Harding was always immaculately dressed and wore a signature hat. According to Bertram, Harding was a "strong Republican" who kept up with state and local politics long after he had left the legislature.<ref name=camp/> | Former Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter said that Harding's "many accomplishments during his career illustrate the numerous ways in which he had impacted the lives of numerous people. [He had] a wonderful sense of humor. One of the patriarchs of our community has been lost with his passing."<ref name=camp/> George Barry Bertram, Sr. (born 1935) of Campbellsville, a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] who served as a commonwealth's attorney until retiring in 2006 and also a former CU trustee, recalled that Harding was always immaculately dressed and wore a signature hat. According to Bertram, Harding was a "strong Republican" who kept up with state and local politics long after he had left the legislature.<ref name=camp/> |