Richard Kirk Hardwick, age 58, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Gateway Medical Center.

Richard was born January 2, 1957, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Richard David Hardwick and Juanita Borders Hardwick.

Mr. Hardwick was a graduate of Clarksville High School and Austin Peay State University. He played golf at both schools. Richard worked most of his life in the auto parts industry and was the retired owner of Clarksville Auto Parts. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Jamie Mandrell officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the hour of service on Friday, July 10 at the funeral home.

Richard is survived by his wife, Debbie Quinn Hardwick; son, Nick (Jennifer) Hardwick of Clarksville; brother, David (Mary Ann) Hardwick of Clarksville; and three grandchildren, Haleigh, John Ryan, and Ryder.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund, c/o Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3155, Clarksville, TN 37043; or to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society, 940 Tennessee Avenue, Clarksville, TN 37040.

Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.