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James H. Hartley NORFOLK - James Hobart Hartley, 80, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Jim was born July 26, 1928, in Beckley, W.Va., to the late Samuel and Zetta Hartley. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Martha, "Marty"; a son, James H. Hartley Jr. and wife Betty of Chesapeake; a daughter, Susan Hartley-Westbrook and fiancé, David Potter of Hampton; three granddaughters, Brooke Westbrook Bemish and husband David, Erin Westbrook Maben and husband Joseph, and Christina L. Hartley; one grandson, Ryan A. Westbrook; one great-grandson, Landon Joseph Maben; and another great-grandson, Gabriel James Frederick Bemish, to be born in August. Other survivors are brothers, Robert Hartley of Enterprise, Ala., and Thomas Hartley of Jamaica, Va., and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will be held Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. in Brook Baptist Church, 4397 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends at a reception in the church social hall following the service.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 17, 2009.

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Brooke Bemish

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we love and miss you pop!!!

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