Robert "Bob" Hartley

Robert Hartley Obituary

LENOIR - Robert "Bob" Hartley, 80, of Hudson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at his residence. He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Caldwell County to the late Olen A. and Edith Turner Hartley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Sheldon Gragg. He was a graduate of Hudson High School and served in the U.S. Air Force as a hydraulic specialist during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric in Hickory after 32 years as a tool and die maker. He was a loving and faithful husband, devoted father and grandfather, and a true friend. He loved to tease his granddaughters, and had a wonderful laugh. Prior to his illness, he was a dedicated member of Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church. He served as secretary and treasurer of the church for many years. He was also a sound technician and served on various church committees. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, of 55 years; three daughters, Cynthia and husband, Paul McCurry, Kristy and husband, Richard Palermo, and Bobbie and husband, Tim Burchette, all of Hudson; seven grandchildren, Amber and Taylor Burchette of Hudson, Sandy Auweloa and Stephen McCurry of Hawaii, and Jessica, Yvonne and Sarah Palermo of Hudson; and four great-grandchildren, Ha'aheo, Noa, Elijah and Isaiah Auweloa of Hawaii. The family will receive friends at Pendry's Funeral Home today, Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, with Pastor Nicky Waters officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Lynn Lawing, Richard Watson, Noel Philyaw, Tony Hartley, Phillip Payne and Ted Hartley. The family requests that memorials be made to Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, Music Fund, 2822 Poovey's Chapel Church Road, Hudson, N.C. 28638. Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Robert "Bob" Hartley family.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Nov. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hartley

10 Entries

Bill Roland

November 11, 2010

Cindy & Paul, our prayers are with you and your family. We will have a prayer said for Bob in our church. With love to you and your family, Ellena & Bill

Joel Sigmon

November 11, 2010

Sorry for your loss , yall will be in our thoughts and prayers Joel,Susan,and Candace

Eric Laney

November 11, 2010

To my Aunt Joyce, cousins Cindy, Kristy and Bobbie, and second cousins Amber and Taylor and all extended family: My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Mom and I were very thankful we had the opportunity to speak with Uncle Bob on Friday night, and then see him again on Sunday. I will always remember great conversation with my uncle. He was always very insightful, and had a great sense of humor. He also had a very contagious laugh. And, what a great lifetime friend he was to my late dad. My prayers are with you today. I am eternally thankful that he knew the Lord as His Savior, and that he is now forever young in Heaven for eternity with his Lord. When I miss my dad, I always remember that he is spending eternity in Heaven. I know that you take comfort in knowing that Bob is in Heaven as well.

Harold and Vivian (Turner) Biddix

November 10, 2010

We are deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I, Vivian Turner, am a first cousin to Bob, and I have the fondest memories of Bob's humor in our childhood. May the Lord be with Bob's family during this time of your grief.

Eric Laney

November 10, 2010

To my Aunt Joyce, cousins Cindy, Kristy and Bobbie, second cousins Amber and Taylor and all extended family: I was very thankful to have the opportunity to speak with my Uncle Bob last Friday evening, and thankful my mom did as well. I cherish memories of my Uncle Bob. I always enjoyed conversation with him. He was an insightful man with a great sense of humor. I will miss his contagious laugh. And, what a great lifetime friend he was to my dad. They are together in Heaven now, and they are forever young living a life with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Aunt Joyce and my cousins, I will remember you tomorrow during services. Mom and I very much wish we could be there. We are eternally thankful that we could speak with Uncle Bob this past weekend. My prayers will continue with you in the coming days, and I look forward to seeing you all again very soon. May God bless and keep you. ... Eric

Eric Laney

November 10, 2010

Sherry Justice

November 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Derick Hartshorn

November 10, 2010

It's been nearly 40 years since I worked with Bob at GE but his friendship and strong moral character have stuck with me all those years. To Joyce and the family, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers for the comforting support of the Lord. Knowing Bob as I did, I know you feel the comfort knowing that you two will share each other for all of eternity.

Sue & Jack Hollar

November 10, 2010

Dear Joyce and family,

My brother Lawrence just called me from Hickory to tell me about Bob. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our throughts and prayers are with you.

Lorena & Jeff Foster

November 10, 2010

A LETTER FROM HEAVEN

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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