William “Bill” “Paw Paw” Hardin, a devoted companion, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family. He is the loyal companion of Liz Daigle. Son of the late Anna Rose Crynjak Demandre. Father of Susan S. Langston (Billy), Debra S. Ellington (Jason), Sandra M. Favors (Mark) and Nolan A. Simoneaux, Jr. (Misti). Grandfather of Shanna, Anna, Erin, Billy, Erica, Barry, Krista, Christian, Joshua, Travis, Jessica, Nolan III and the late Ross. Great Grandfather of Jade, Jared, Makalyn, Austin, Travis, Ethan, Ciara, expectant baby Butler, Hannah and the late Alex. Brother of Harry Hardin, Jay Hardin and Bobby Hardin. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. William was a former Council Member for Plaquemines Parish, a business owner and a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish. A Visitation will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11AM. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Port Sulphur, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.