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Bobby Hartness Obituary
He was a native of Murphy, son of the late Jack and Lindy Carter Hartness.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Braxton East officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
His cremated remains will be buried alongside his mother's burial site in Murphy.
Bob was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a committed advocate for the rights of all citizens to be able to fully participate in their community. He was a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and used his education to promote equal opportunities and accessibility for all citizens, Bob traveled his community and people always knew and recognized him wherever he went. His sense of humor and patience was an immense support to those around him.
Survivors include brothers, Frank, Vernon Ray and Jack Junior Hartness, all of Oregon; sisters, Polly Catherine Renfrow of Raleigh and Mary Sue Moss of Oregon. Additionally, he is survived by his many beloved friends at Gaston Residential Services, Inc. and his faithful "brother in my heart" Derriel Link.
He was preceded in death by brothers, J.W. Hartness, Billy Clearance Hartness and James Floyd Hartnes.
Memorials may be made ot Gaston Residential Development Fund, 905-A North New Hope Road Gastonia, N.C. 28054, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 805 South York road Gastonia, N.C. 28052 or Robin Johnson House c/o Gas-ton Hospice P.O. Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28054.
Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Hartness family.
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