Ricky Wayne Hardy, age 64, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away very suddenly on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1961.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cleta Hardy; sons Ricky Hardy Jr., Bryce (Brittany) Hardy, Grant Hardy; daughters Chelcie (Zach) DePriest, Alex (Neal) Griffith; eight beautiful grandchildren; brother Todd (Lisa) Hardy; sisters Pam (Chris) Jones, Tina (John) Santoro, Tammy (Brandon) Vale; mother Sandy Hardy; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Rick, also, left behind thousands of friends and loved ones.  We will all miss him greatly.

Rick is preceded in death by his mother Lois Osbourne and his father Wayne Hardy.

Rick was the president of National Tank Monitor.

Memorial Services are Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1 to 3 pm at the Community Place, 2102 South Second Street, Cabot, AR 72023.  Please come share a story about the man you knew or listen to one from someone who loved and laughed with him.  It is an informal celebration of the life, come share with Cleta and their children. With Inclement weather in the forecast, please do not drive in unsafe conditions.  Cleta and Rick would not want anyone to put themselves or family in harm if the weather is not permitting.

Donations can be made to Lonoke Animal Shelter, 1525 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086, or City of Ward Parks and Recreation, Fourth of July Celebration, Ward, AR 72176.

Rick always believed in giving locally makes our community and families stronger at home.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com