William Michael Harding, Jr.

William (Will) Michael Harding Jr passed away unexpectedly June 25, 2022 doing what he loved, playing basketball. He was 27 years old. Will was born July 31, 1994 to William Michael Sr (Mike) and Traci Harding. Will was born in Park Rapids, MN, but the Hardings made their family home in Alexandria, MN. Will graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN in 2012. Will then received his Bachelor's degree from Concordia College in 2016. Will was a numbers guy, and held careers as a Data Analyst for several Minneapolis companies. Concordia is where he gained his main group of friends who referred to themselves as the Lab and Tool Shed. This group then extended out to include all significant others. Will met "Billie" in 2017. Billie brought out some of Will's best qualities and their love for one another was unmatched. Will found someone who he could share all of his interests and wild ideas with. They had accomplished and experienced so much together. They recently got married on February 26, 2022 in Punta Cana. Will and Billie Jo resided in Minneapolis, MN with their goldendoodle, Aria. Will had a passion for all things sports, whether it was through participation, watching or even listening to podcasts. Will and Billie Jo held season tickets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, MNUFC, and the Minnesota Twins. He enjoyed playing basketball and golfing with the guys, . Will was a positive influence on everyone he was around and loved being surrounded by his wife and friends. He was the party planner of the group. Will would try to find any excuse to get people together whether at the lake boating or floating, backyard bonfires, creating a basketball team "Just the Tip'' and creating our bowling team "Show me your turkeys." Will was known for finding new hobbies and going all in such as mncraftbeerguy, smoking meats, and mixing cocktails. Will leaves behind his wife Billie Jo Harding, his parents Mike and Traci Harding, his sister Annie Harding, his mother in law Robyn (Harry) Godfrey, sister in law Shannon (Travis) Shavlik, brothers in law; Kory (Katie) Decremer, Joseph (Nicole) Godfrey, Jacob (Hailey) Godfrey, and Jesse (Kyla) Godfrey as well as his grandparents Maureen Laird and Tabb (Sharon) Harding. Will had many more friends and family that cared about him deeply. Will was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Susan Hoyer and Annie Heimdahl and his father in law William Joseph Godfrey. Memorial service will be held at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel, July 1, 2022 at 11am with visitation one hour prior 2610 19th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

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William Michael Harding, Jr.

July 31, 1994 - June 25, 2022

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William Michael Harding, Jr.

July 31, 1994 - June 25, 2022

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