Richard Larry Hatley, 71, of Clarksville, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Gateway Medical Center.
Richard was born on March 31, 1944, in Tiptonville, TN to the late Roce Hatley and Jessie Thomas Hatley.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Ronald Becton officiating. Burial will be in Sango Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 6, 2015, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Richard was a dedicated pastor for the United Pentecostal Church for over 43 years. During his tenure as pastor, he established several home missions. He was also a retired teacher for the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
Richard is survived by his wife, Joyce Linda Jackson Hatley of Clarksville, TN; son, Kevin Hatley (Lesli) of Clarksville, TN; daughter, Tammy Hatley Smith (William) of Clarksville, TN; three brothers, Wayne Hatley, Teddy Hatley, and Joe Hatley; sister, Linda Hatley Cooper; and five grandchildren, DaLana Smith, LaJuana Smith, David Smith, Nathan Hatley, and Natalie Hatley.