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Lawrence HARTNEY Obituary

HARTNEY, Lawrence Lawrence Paul Hartney, 80, of Marietta, Georgia died on January 15, 2014 at home in presence of family. He was born October 9, 1933 in Chicago, IL to the late Edgar James and Marcella Smith Hartney. A graduate of Lawrence University, Larry then served in the US Navy on the USS Mullany. Honorably discharged, he married Dorothy Ann McGoogan in Atlanta, GA and enjoyed a long sales career with homes in many cities. Larry is survived by three sons and daughter-in-laws, Pat and Melinda Hartney of Madison GA, Matt and Chris Hartney and Steven and Alessandra Hartney, both of Marietta, GA along with 6 grandchildren. Known for his wit and quick mind, Larry enjoyed all kinds of literature and his gregarious nature often attracted a room full of people. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and their antics. A private family celebration of his life is planned at a later date.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 16, 2014.

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Kathleen McGoogan

January 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of Uncle Larry's passing. My love to Dottie, Pat, Matt, and Steven.
I have many fond memories.

Melinda Hartney

January 18, 2014

Marrying into Larry's family, I quickly observed that he was the force to be reckoned with. Satire, wit and words were his weapons but always with a twinkle in his eye and a soft spot in his heart. The youngest of 4 sons, Larry was born into the Silent Generation but with the influence of his Greatest Generation brothers, one who served during WWII, he was anything but quiet. The comedy and performance attributes of a baby of the family shown through. He was a special man and will be missed like a light going out.

Bill Lee

January 17, 2014

Larry was a dear friend. I have so many memories of him from him walking down the aisle with a full cast on his leg, to football on the front lawn of our apartment complex when we lived in Mobile, to Trivial Pursuit games where he dominated to golf and tennis matches together. He was my cousin by marriage and I loved him dearly. He will be forever missed. RIP Lawrence Paul Hartney

Mark Hartney

January 17, 2014

Like Chip, Larry was my uncle and my godfather. We never had a conversatio that didn't include him making me laugh out loud. The Manhattan Beach Hartneys send their love and positive energy to Dottie and our Georgia family. peace

Chip Hartney

January 17, 2014

My fun uncle and my Godfather. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers to Aunt Dottie, Pat, Matt, Steven,, and family. Gone too soon.

Laura Hartney

January 17, 2014

It is so sad that yet another of the wonderful Hartney brothers has left us. All of us in the Tom Hartney family are thinking loving thoughts for all of you in the Larry Hartney family. I will forever miss my Uncle Larry's smile and humor.

Michael Hartney

January 16, 2014

So sorry to hear this. Uncle Larry was a large presence at our family gatherings, he will be missed. Our thoughts go out to Dottie and our Georgia cousins.

Christine Hartney

January 16, 2014

This was my Pops. I loved him dearly. He will missed and thought of often.

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