Richard Franklin Hardy was born June 23, 1952 in Memphis, TN the son of Eloise Hallum Hardy and the late Linnie Franklin Hardy. He departed this life on May 27, 2015 at the age of 62 Years, 11 Months, 4 Days.
Mr. Hardy served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Selmer Lodge 1321. Richard enjoyed golf and baseball, socializing and relaxing with family and friends.
He is survived by two daughters, Jessica Eskew of Bethel Springs, TN, Erika McCoy of Florence, AL; two sons, Joseph Booth of Warrensburg, MO, Lenny (Rowdy) Hardy of Roswell, NM; his mother, Eloise Hardy of Memphis, TN; his wife Deborah (Carter) Hardy of Corinth, MS; a sister, Susan Faulkner of Rossville, TN; two brothers, Tommy Hardy of Ramer, TN, Steve Hardy of Eastview, TN; 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, and a host of extended family and friends.