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HARTMAN, James (Jim) Eugene age 71, died unexpectedly on October 24 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He was born in Middletown Ohio to James L. and Lois J. (Kendig) Hartman. Jim always lived in Middletown and graduated from Middletown High School in 1960. He attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green Ohio on a basketball scholarship and Morehead State University in Morehead Kentucky. In March 1962 Jim joined Armco Steel Corp. and retired after 36 years working mostly in the ZINCGRIP coating department. He then worked for 13 years as a Customer Technical Services consultant at AK Steel Corp. traveling to various automotive manufacturing plants (mainly GM plants in Indianapolis and Marion Indiana). Jim loved basketball playing all through school at Middletown and college. He faithfully followed the Middletown Middies as a season ticket holder for years. Jim also followed Ohio State football and all the other local colleges. Jim had a contagious laugh, gentle soul, playful nature, love of life and family. His children and granddaughter were the love of his life. Jim loved the beach and traveling to new places. One of his favorite places to visit was our resort at the Point at Poipu in Poipu Kauai. We were visiting there when he passed away. We will return to spread some of his ashes at the turtle feeding spot where he visited daily. We will also spread his ashes at Oceanside 99 in Ormond Beach Florida. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sons James E. Hartman II and David S. Hartman and grandparents Walter and Hazel Kendig. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Laqueta (Lee) McCoy Hartman, daughter Alison Free (Dave Tolle), granddaughter Makenzie Free, brother William Hartman (Patricia Henderson Hartman) and nephews Eric Hartman (Stephanie) and Todd Hartman, brother-in-law Steve McCoy (Phyllis), sister-in-laws Emily Harris (Paul), Melody Blatt (Greg), Hazel McCoy plus numerous nieces and nephews, great friends from high school, AK Steel and the GM plants in Indy and Marion, IN. The family will receive friends at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on November 9 with the Memorial service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 212 South Broad Street, Middletown OH 45044. Cremation was at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai Hawaii.
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Memories and Condolences
for James HARTMAN
November 9, 2013
Lee, So sorry for your loss of Jim. Jim McKeever said it best "Its hard to lose someone you love,,,especially when that someone was your best friend too." May you find comfort with friends and family. My prayers are with you all.
Margo Leeker
David Dabney
November 8, 2013
Very nice fella, he was extremely knowledgeable about his field, helped me out tremendously!!
I enjoyed every conversation I was fortunate enough to have with Jim.
Please except my most sincere and heartfelt condolences...
may he rest in peace.
Mark & Jess Commenator
November 8, 2013
Thinking of you
November 7, 2013
Lee
I am so sorry for your you and your families great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Donna Cox
Dave Logan
November 7, 2013
Lee and Family, so sorry to hear of Jims passing we will always remember his big smile and warm heart, you are in our prayers Dave & Linda Logan
Gene and Carolyn Leiter
November 7, 2013
Carolyn and I were saddened to hear about Jim's death. We always appreciated his positive attitude and his caring manner. He lived the love of God that he believed. God be with you and the family, Lee. God bless! Gene and Carolyn Leiter
Mary Donelson
November 7, 2013
Lee I am so sorry for your loss Jim was a wonderful man. I didn't get to work with Jim much at Marion but when I did he was such a delight.
November 7, 2013
Lee and Family,
We offer our sincere sympathy for your loss. While we never had the opportunity to meet and know Jim, he was known in spirit throughout Armco/ AK and the Middletown community.
Please hold the memories close and know that Jim is in a far better place.
Sincerely,
Doug and Alice Fuller
Acworth, GA
Linda Margolis
November 7, 2013
Lee,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the prayers and support of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.
November 7, 2013
Lee,
Our deepest sympathies in this loss. May God shine on you and give you comfort in this time of such a great loss.
Larry Steele
Bill McKeever
November 7, 2013
Laqueta,,,,I'm am so sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Jim, I heard you speak of him often. Its hard to lose someone you love,,,especially when that someone was your best friend too.
Judi Beck
November 7, 2013
Lee & family and all the Hartman family,
May God bless and comfort you during this time of sadness. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers.
Bev and Bill Mullins
November 6, 2013
Lee, So sorry to hear about Jim. We have known him since school days. You and your family are in our prayers.
Tracy LaRocque
November 6, 2013
Allison. and family. Words cant express how my heart aches for your loss. Prayers and all my love for you . Tracy, Emily and Sarah.
Angela Fugate & Family
November 6, 2013
Alison & Family, Our deepest condolences on your loss.
pam and dean hydler
November 6, 2013
LEE AND FAMILY.
we are so sorry to hear about Jim.
November 6, 2013
What a huge loss, He was a gentleman all the way and I will always love him for coming to visit me after the passing of David. This man always had class! I will miss you.
Hans Schade
November 6, 2013
We mourn with you at Jim's passing, are grateful for the many precious gifts of self Jim left with all of us (incl. that great laughter), and hold fast in the promise of eternal life. Rest assured of our continued prayers,
Don& Alma Murphy
November 6, 2013
Lee,
I'am so sorry to hear about Jim!
We did something's in high school. And ran around some and I always liked him it was nice to see him when we came home. I will miss him. I'am glad our daughters got to play soccer together. I pray that the good Lord will be with you and your family in your time of need.
November 6, 2013
Lee, Jim and I are sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family. linda and jim walker
Erica & Deveron Buchanan
November 6, 2013
Our family will always remember (Jim) Mr. Hartman greeting our family with his contagious smile and a warm hello at every ball game. He will be missed. The Buchanan's Deveron, Erica, Cierra, and Alivia
Ali and Lee we are Sending love, hugs and tender thoughts at this sad time. -e
KIM ROBERTS
November 6, 2013
TO A MAN THAT TOUCHED MANY SOULS YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU ALWAYS BRING SMILES TO ALL. LEE MAY YOU AND THE FAMILY FIND INNER PEACE AND MAY THE GREAT MEMORIES KEEP YOU STRONG THROUGH THIS TIME. I LOVE YOU ALL KIM ROBERTS
joNell Phillippe
November 6, 2013
What a beautiful obituary. We only met Jim once, and sorry we didn't get to know him. we are grandparents of Grace, McKenzie' good friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We love you, McKenzie and are so sorry!
Love, JoNell and Jack Phillippe
KEN BRANDENBURG
November 6, 2013
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