Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Nov 17, 1944 - Aug 9, 2024
Ted was a remarkable man, leader and compassionate. Blessed to have known him, serve with him at Singleton.
Steven Vacca
November 14, 2025 | RIVERVIEW, FL | Friend
I knew Ted at GWH, 1962. Played baseball on First and Citizens team when we were in our teens. Ted played 1st base. Huck Thomss was our coach. During summer we played "wiffle" ball, Charlie Beach and some of the boys from GW. I remember picking up a golf club in his house one summer day; swung it and broke one of his mother's vase lamps...boy did we have some "plainnin'" to do.
Liked Ted, we had a good time...back in the day.
I'm going on 81 in September 2025...looking...
Billy
January 15, 2025 | Alexandria, VA | Classmate
Sending prayers of comfort and peace to the family,
I will truly miss Ted and the story’s he shared
Debbie Polston
August 23, 2024 | GLOUCESTER, VA | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this very difficult time.
Council of Old Dominion Chapter Telephone Pioneers.
Mary Simons
August 21, 2024 | Glen Allen, VA | Coworker
Brownie and family, we are sending so many prayers and love your way. Ted was bigger than life and touched so many people with his personality. We have such fond memories and we will carry those with us. I will always remember Ted's dancing, whether at a Hazel/Peterson Christmas Party, a wedding or at the Yacht Club. May God bless you and keep you during this time of grief. With much love, Steve and Janice
Janice Algie
August 20, 2024 | Herndon, VA | Friend
Dad B, you were the BEST ever. My love and prayers are with your family. Heaven gained an angel. Love, “Little”
Kristen Dixon
August 19, 2024 | Mesa, AZ | Friend
Oh, Bart-Lee. We will miss you so very much. CW and Saint
Elizabeth Woodruff
August 18, 2024 | Alexandria, VA | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Linda Johnston
August 16, 2024 | Hayes, VA | Friend
Brownie and family,
Sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Nice guy. Didn't realize he was Vietnam vet as myself. I know he suffered greatly but he also fought a good fight. I'm glad yall had many years together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Buddy and Mary Rilee
Buddy Rilee
August 16, 2024 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
Vance Theodore "Ted" Bartley, Jr. 79, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at his home. He was born in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Vance T. Bartley, Sr. and Louise Bartley Garren. Ted graduated from Emory & Henry College, started with C&P Telephone Company in 1966 and served his country during Vietnam with the US Army. Ted returned to the Bell System after his Army service, and retired from Verizon in 2000. He was a member of Singleton United Methodist Church and the Men’s Group of the church. Ted was a member of the Ware River Yacht Club, Top Knot Hunt Club, and his hobbies were hunting, fishing, antique collecting, drinking margaritas, and eating donuts.
Ted is survived by his wife of 58 years, Brownie James Bartley, daughter Jill Bartley Jones (Terry), son Vance T. Bartley, III (Kerrie), brother Raymond Bartley (Connie), grandchildren Copeland Jones, Ellie Jones, Vance T. Bartley, IV, Hudson Bartley, Kinley Bartley; sister-in-law Roberta James, loving nieces and nephews, Jeff James, Haley Poulson, Josh James, Scott Bartley, Jennifer Adams, Kristen Laughlin, and family friend Judy Freshman.
Special thanks to Dr. Ronald Haggerty and his caring staff, Dr. Shawke Soueidan, Visiting Angels, especially Sue Stanford, Scott Brubaker and the APEX PT family, and Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for accompanying Ted on his courageous Parkinson’s journey for over 20 years of living life to the fullest.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Singleton United Methodist Church. Reverend Calvin Griffin and Reverend Joe Carson will preside. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either Singleton United Methodist Church, PO Box 27, Schley, Va. 23154, Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main Street, Gloucester, Va. 23061 or to Donations Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements.
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