Richard Carroll Bartley 69 of Mt. Juliet, TN died Thursday, February 21, 2013 .  He was born and raised in Barren County, KY the son of the late Ralph R. and Clemma Baldock Bartley.  Richard was a retired electrician where he had worked for the Grand Ole Opry and was also a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Bonnie; children, Renae Droege, Jeff Emmert, Jennie Emmert and Scott Emmert; brothers Leroy, Larry, Lance, Lawrence and Gary Bartley; grandchildren Jacquline, Brandi, Chelsi, Trey, Sarah and Chloe; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted 3pm Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel.  A committal service will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.  Visitation with the family 1-3 pm Saturday prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.