Richard Barnhardt

Richard Michael Barnhardt, Sr., 73, of Lenoir, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton.

Mr. Barnhardt was born August 17, 1950, in Cabarrus County, son of the late Bert Rodney Barnhardt, Sr. and the late Virginia Christine Thomas Barnhardt. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Richard Michael Barnhardt, Jr. and brother, Bert Rodney Barnhardt, Jr.

Rick worked many years as a carpenter and contractor, later teaching those skills to students at Central Cabarrus High School, Hickory Ridge High School, and North Stanly High School from where he retired.

Survivors include his wife Darlene Phillips Barnhardt, daughter Lori Good (Ken), daughter-in-law Kim Barnhardt, stepdaughter Kendra McGee (Quinn), grandchildren Christopher Hudson (Candice), Caleb Barnhardt (Cassidy), Hannah Barnhardt, Dr. Sarah Barnhardt, Bekah Efird (Matt), Kenneth Good, Michaella Good, step-grandchildren Kerrigan McGee, Callen McGee, greatgrandchildren Hayden Hudson, Paisley-Ann Hudson, Montana Hudson, sisters Janice Davidson and Anne Bybee. He is also survived by four brothers-in-law, one aunt and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 27th at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord with the funeral service immediately following in the chapel at 4:00 pm. Pastor Brian Davis will officiate.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonfuneralhome/

A memorial service will be held in Lenoir on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 pm at Indian Hills Baptist Church where Rick attended, with Pastor Brian Davis officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Shelter Guardians, Inc., PO Box 1934, Salisbury, NC 28145-1934.