Richard Ernest Bathgate, Jr., 69, passed away on October 11, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his sons: Richard Cody Bathgate and Jonathan Brant (Shannon) Bathgate; daughter, Tara Jeanne (Doug) Rowan; 2 sisters: Debbie (Bob Gwizdala) Crupe and Robin Councilor; 2 grandchildren: Lucian Bathgate and Lydia Bathgate; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to: First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Jacksonville, FL or the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.