Historic Walker County
An illustrated history of the city of Huntsville, Texas, and the Walker County area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Huntsville, Texas, and the Walker County area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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WALKER COUNTY<br />
ACE HARDWARE<br />
What was once the site of Cumberland<br />
Presbyterian Church—the first church in<br />
Huntsville—is now home to <strong>Walker</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Ace Hardware.<br />
The store originated in 1927; however, it was<br />
not until 1940 that Floyd Harding and brotherin-law,<br />
Jim Scarborough, purchased the store.<br />
Floyd eventually retained ownership. His son,<br />
Jimmy, joined the store full time in 1972; his<br />
wife, Judi, joined the company in 1979. Jimmy<br />
and Judi’s son, Sean, joined them following<br />
graduation from Huntsville High School.<br />
<strong>Walker</strong> <strong>County</strong> Ace Hardware has all the<br />
conventional merchandise normally found in a<br />
hardware store; however, it offers the TLC of<br />
being family-owned. “We take pride in being<br />
able to assist our customers with personal service.<br />
That’s something you don’t find in the big<br />
box stores,” says Judi, now president.<br />
She attributes the store’s success to its<br />
knowledgeable and helpful staff. “That, combined<br />
with ‘going the extra mile’ when<br />
customers need it, proves our dedication to<br />
meeting customers’ expectations. Our employees<br />
are trained to approach customers the<br />
minute they walk in the store.<br />
“Often, we have phone calls after hours from<br />
customers with major issues such as water pipe<br />
or well problems. Understanding they need<br />
immediate attention, advice and supplies, we’re<br />
glad to open the store to help in emergencies.”<br />
In order to serve the growing community,<br />
the store was expanded in 2002, increasing<br />
space from 4,500 to 14,500 square feet. The<br />
additional space allows for new merchandise<br />
and expands the line of Ace products. It is<br />
also a recognized Stihl, Echo, and Craftsmen<br />
tool dealer with a certified mechanic on staff.<br />
The store also carries a large line of Nutrena<br />
feeds. As hunters, the Hardings sponsor the<br />
annual Big Buck Contest.<br />
Judi expanded the Gift and Home Décor<br />
department, Classic Country Corner with<br />
roosters, wind chimes, dip mixes, and Tervis<br />
Tumbler glassware; and takes pride in her<br />
Western and Texas section.<br />
<strong>Walker</strong> <strong>County</strong> Hardware is “Celebrating the<br />
Past & Anticipating the Future.”<br />
❖<br />
Above: Floyd Harding (left) and two<br />
other employees of <strong>Walker</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Hardware in the company’s<br />
original store.<br />
Below: <strong>Walker</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Hardware today.<br />
S h a r i n g t h e H e r i t a g e ✦ 8 3
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