Paul A. Harden, 77, of Brazil passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at 5:43 am in his residence. He worked for many years at Pillsbury. He was born August 31, 1940 in Terre Haute to Stephen Harden and Vera (Butler) Harden. Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (Walters) Harden; daughters, Barbara Adamson (Clark), Gail Vermillion (Lloyd), and Donna Godsey (Ron); a son, David Harden (Brenda); sisters, Brenda Lofton (Danny), Nancy Rawlings (Dana), and Mildred Green; brothers, Charles Harden, Harold Harden (Katy), and Stephen "Dick" Harden; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a family friend, Joshua Jeffries, who Paul considered like a grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Stephens and Wilma "Rose" Stewart and brothers, Gerald "Buck" Harden, Maurice Harden, and Ernest "Wayne" Harden. Paul was a long-time member of Bridgeton Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Monday April 30, 2018 at 11:00 am in Roselawn Memorial Park with Pastor Jack Hopkins officiating. Samaritan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com