Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary - Hampstead Chapel
Hampstead, North Carolina
Aug 22, 1959 – Mar 29, 2025
George Louis Hartner, Jr., 65, of Hampstead, North Carolina, died March 29, 2025. He was born in Wantagh, New York, on August 22, 1959, to parents George and Ethel Hartner.
Life and work took him around the country, and he met his wife, Jane Cockrell, in New Jersey in 1983.
George...
Read MoreI remember the first time I met George. I recall our warm he was and how he made me feel appreciated. I felt like I was speaking with someone with a warm soul, who cared. He was a GOOD MAN!! He will be missed!
kenneth epps
July 14, 2025 | Charlotte, NC
I only met George once briefly and remember thinking “wow, he’s good looking!”. It would have been nice to see more of him but I understand his pain and his need to leave it. I wish you all peace.
Roxana Hegarty
April 16, 2025 | Hampstead, NC | Acquaintance
I met George in Hopeway in 2022. He was in my group where we would go to various therapies together. George was always the light and laughter of the group, especially in music therapy. He loved making and listening to music together. We bonded over our love for The Beatles, the ocean, and our struggles with depression. He talked openly about them and made me open up about mine too. He helped me tremendously at Hopeway, and I still think of him from time to time. George, you were such a...
McKenna Whatley
April 16, 2025 | Fort Mill, SC | Friend
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the luck of being at HopeWay while George was there. I will never be able to thank him enough for what he did for me— I only wish I could have given him the same hope he gave me. George was a shinning star. He not only changed my life, but helped save it, in just the two weeks our paths crossed. I hope his soul is at peace and your family is able to heal together. Sending love and hugs
Sammy Stemmer
April 15, 2025 | New York, NY | Friend
Thank you for taking him, Lord. My great friend George is no longer in pain. Every time he and I would speak, George was drifting away - to YOU, Lord - where he needed to be.
George and I were closer than brothers. We would sit near each other at meetings. And if something funny was said, he and I would just look at each other and frequently, we would have to leave!!
The last times we spoke, he was fading. He was not himself. Not George.
I believe that God...
Tom Farley
April 13, 2025 | Florham Park, NJ, NJ | Friend
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. There are now words for what you are going through. He will live in your hearts forever and forever be at peace.
Charlene Fowble
April 11, 2025 | OWINGS | Acquaintance
I love you all.
Molly Basten
April 08, 2025 | Mount Pleasant, SC | Friend
This little message I have for George’s Family & Friends, please continue to remember your great memories shared with George and others. I know he had us all in stitches. Always had something for us to laugh about, enjoying time, music, clowning around. He is/was a “one of a kind guy”. There were many great guys in our Warrior family. Everyone, respected & loved for many different reasons. But, we all loved each other in some way.
George, You were missed before you were gone dear. ...
Jeanne Kremnitzer
April 07, 2025 | Chesapeake, VA | Classmate
Rest Easy, George. Thank you for sharing your light and joy for music with the world. I’ll remember beach football, wiffle ball and whatever weird game you wanted to make up. You will be missed dearly.
Kelly Combs
April 06, 2025 | Burlington, VT | Friend