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Roger Lee Hartley
1951 - 2010
Roger Lee Hartley
1951 - 2010
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BORN
1951
DIED
2010
Roger Hartley Obituary
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Denise Spencer
April 7, 2019
Roger always had a smile and helped me grow as a young business professional. He was a thoughtful mentor who always shared wonderful stories about his children.
Judy Schall
July 10, 2017
Roger left a legacy of love and memories that we all cherish. I still miss him too. Judy Schall
Madonna Hartley
July 9, 2017
7 years have passed and I still miss you.
September 4, 2013
He was my very best friend
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April 26, 2011
I miss you my friend:)
Glenda Aldridge
November 21, 2010
Your pop loved you all so much. His face glowed when you were around. He could not wait to call and tell about your cute little adventures. He was so proud of each of you. He took pride in giving you your first hair cuts and most of all when he taught you to say "POP". You were the pride of his life and recall many times he would tell how much love he had for his grandchildren. He was a treasure and I have a empty place in my heart. He made all feel so special and had a heart of gold. I think about him everyday and hope I can share many memories of your wonderful "POP" with you...Your Great Aunt Glenda
Family Christmas 2009
Madonna
November 21, 2010
This site will be closed from further postings on Mon. November 22,2010 in order to have it made into a book as a special gift for our grandchildren.Please make any further posts before 12 noon on that day.Thank you all again for all of your kind words of remembrance.Please pray for our family during this very difficult 1st. Holiday season without Roger.
November 19, 2010
The holidays are going to be so tough this year. Miss him so much. My best friend for 21 years.
November 11, 2010
He was the love of my life. Thank you all for your kind words.
Madonna
November 10, 2010
There are some things we just can't control. This is one of the saddest things that has happened in my life so far. We all miss him so much. He was a great man.
November 9, 2010
I haven't seen Roger in years but still remember his warm, friendly smile. My sympathies are with his wife, children and family members.
Sandra - Easley, SC
November 9, 2010
Roger was such a good man and such a great friend to all he met. He was always willing to listen to everyone. He continues to be missed by all. Thank you Madonna for keeping this post going.
Glenda Aldridge
October 21, 2010
Sometimes God picks the flower that is in full bloom; sometimes the rosebud's chosen that we feel he picked to soon.
Sometimes the flower is fading with petal floating down, but God knows the perfect time to gather flowers from the ground.
There is a heavenly garden in which God takes great pleasure because He's placed within it the loved one that we treasure.
He walks among the blossoms giving them eternal rest, and I know that it must please Him because He chose my brother the best. I miss you...Your sister...Glenda
Judy Schall
October 18, 2010
My precious brother is gone and still greatly missed. I thank the Lord for wonderful Madonna and children. You were so important to Roger and such a joy in his life. Thank you! We have such great memories of shared times together. Just looking at the pictures reminds me of so many cherished memories. We are family, and I love you.
October 18, 2010
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches you. God wants us to turn to Him with our pain, our challenges, and our questions. As a believer, you know that the events in your life are not random. God will use this time to strengthen your faith and to make your walk with Him even more precious. Be encouraged in the Lord. The most painful time in your life can be something you would never wish on anyone and yet it can develop you spiritually in ways you never would have. My thoughts are with you and prayers for peace and comfort.
Kathy & John Niznik
September 14, 2010
It's been over 2 months since Roger went home to be with our Lord. We think of him everyday and miss him so much. He was truly one of a kind. We continue to pray for your family.
September 13, 2010
Madonna, What a wonderful way to honor Roger for the great faith and family heritage he left for his family. You two were always the cutest couple. Envied by most I'm sure. Your love for each other radiated from your whole being. Few people these days get to experience such blessing.
Brenda Williams Wickline
Roy & Mary Powers
September 9, 2010
It's been two months and I cant stop thinking about him. What a great guy and true friend. That sense of humor...I cant remember him EVER being truly mad at anyone. He was absolutly one of a kind. I love him and miss him. I guess God needed someone with a consistent smile and competitive spirit! If so, He wont be disappointed!
We'll always be here for you MaDonna.
August 21, 2010
Complete shock about this news. So incredibly sad. He was a great man and will be missed by all.
Sandy Winters
August 14, 2010
Madonna, my prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in your comforting memories and all the great photos and videos you have posted. You had a wonderful 40 years together. May God Bless you and your family.
August 12, 2010
I will always remember Roger with a huge smile on his face. I don't think I ever saw him without one. He seemed to meet each school day with such enthusiasm and energy. I remember when you and Roger first started dating, he would walk down the school hall with you on his arm, and his grin would be from ear to ear. Roger was a great guy, and everyone around him benefited for knowing him.
~ Jackie Pancake Bryan
Cutest Couple~ Senior Class 1969~ Milton High School
Madonna hARTLEY
August 12, 2010
A LASTING MEMORIAL TO "POP."
Madonna Hartley
August 12, 2010
I will keep this guest book open until the anniversary of Roger's passing,July 3,2011.
Please continue to leave messages of your remembrances of Roger.I will receive updates of added entries.After one year I will have a book printed for each of our eight grandchildren as a lasting memorial of the impact that their "Pop" had on the lives of those he touched.May the Lord be with you,Bless you and Keep you.
August 10, 2010
Jack and I are terribly sorry for your loss. We feel very blessed we were able to meet with the two of you last year. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Love and Prayers.
Jack and Lawassa Gillenwater
Richard Brown
August 10, 2010
Madonna, I always cherished Roger's friendship and good spirit. We feel especially blessed to have had you and Roger visit us last year and to have spent time with him playing tennis, listening to his guitar playing and laughing together. My biggest regret is not getting over to see you two in Nashville. I will always think about Roger with a smile on my face as he would have wanted me to have. Debbie and I both love you and share in your loss.
August 10, 2010
Madonna,
From the beginning you could see the love you two had for each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbi Warren Johnson (Florida)
Pop & Caitlin
July 23, 2010
Roger & Madonna at "The Yellow Porch." Jan. 2010
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Blake in Pop's clowm birthday costume
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Harvest Time-Pop & John Thomas 2009
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Early morning guitar playing,Roger & Pop
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Family Monopoly
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Pop feeding John Thomas
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working in Pop's garden,2009
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Family Hilton Head vacation,2007
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Caitlin,John Thomas & Pop
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Big Roger & Little Roger,7/27/2010
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Matthew's first haircut from the "Family Barber".6/27/2010
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Pop & Hannah,May 2010
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Pop & Blake, May 2010
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Roger & Jerry,Easter 2010
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Pop & our youngest grandchild,Matthew,
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Pop cooking family breakfast,with his "world famous" gravy!
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Chadwick & Dad
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Roger,Madonna's birthday 2010
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Pop and baby Roger 9 /11/2005
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Dad and Shane
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Pop and granddaughter Hannah
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Lou Ann Hunt Leighty
July 21, 2010
May God truly comfort your hearts, and sustain you in the days ahead. Your family was a part of my growing up, and I have wonderful memories of Roger and Madonna @ church in Culloden. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for your family.
Tim Mitchell
July 20, 2010
I would like to extend deepest sympathies to you, Madonna, your children and grandchildren for the loss of such a good guy. I have never forgotten his kindess and how he "put up" with me when our family first came to the Church of God of Prophecy in Culloden. I rmember going to Roger's graduation from Milton High School. My mother was relating to us all of her memories of Roger and the entire family tonight when I told her of the passing of Roger. My parents, Bishop C. Wilburn and Janet Mitchell loved him very much. His memory will live on in all of us.
Robyn White
July 20, 2010
My Prayers are with your family
Scott Scragg
July 20, 2010
I really didn't know Roger, just what I was told by my Grandpa, Dewey Adkins. I was just a baby when he played guitar for The McComas Quartet. He will be greatly missed by everone here in WV
David Robertson
July 20, 2010
Madonna....I'm so sorry for your loss....the last time I saw the two of you; Chad was a baby at the Culloden Church of God of Prophecy. I remember how he said he was "stunned" when you got up and played the piano in church one night (he said he had no idea)....He was a wonderful guitar player...I was very young then myself, maybe 11 or 12, but I've never forgotten him or how I used to love the sound of your name.
David W. Robertson
My dad on my wedding day
July 19, 2010
Vara, Tommy, Mom, and Dad
July 19, 2010
MaDonna and Roger
July 19, 2010
Little Roger & Pop
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Family Time
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
A great uncle and Pop
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Roger & Mom
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
The Six Hartley Kids
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Roger and his Mom and brothers
Judy Schall
July 14, 2010
Philip Chapman
July 13, 2010
Madonna: I just learned of Roger going to be with the Lord. From reading the guest book and the obit it would certainly appear that Roger the wrestler never got old, he just grew up a little bit. I am sure all that knew him were the better for knowing him. The pictures were beautiful. The last contact I had with Roger was just after the class reunion last year. He asked a few questions about the church I Pastor, and than said "whitey, I'm proud of what you are doing" wow, amazing how a few words from another person can make a big difference. I am certain that your Roger heard the Lord say to him "Roger, I'm proud of you, and what you did, welcome home son, I'll take care of your family while you're here with me" God bless.
Danny Harshbarger
July 13, 2010
Madonna and family, I am so saddened with Rogers passing. You two were the perfect couple - always. I enjoyed seeing you at our reunion. As ususal, you were full of friendship and love for everyone. We never know when God will call us home. But, there is no doubt that Roger is with God preparing a place for those who will join him. You've been in my prayers and I hope the prayers you've received and the precious memories you have will sustain you through the days to come. Your friend,
Doug Bell
July 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug & Patsy Bell
Dee Dee
July 10, 2010
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes I watched you, and saw you pass away. Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes the BEST. You will be missed!
The Hartley family
July 10, 2010
Charlene Gillenwater Webb
July 10, 2010
Madonna, I am so sorry to hear about Roger. I enjoyed seeing you both at the class reunion. He was still the happy , funny guy from high school. My love and prayers are with you and your family in the hard months ahead. Please keep in touch so we know how you and the family are doing. He was a great guy. Looking at your pictures you can see he was a great husband, father and grandfather and will be missed so much.
Bonnie Brittingham
July 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't remember a time in my life without the Hartley family - we grew up together. My heart is with all of you.
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