Gary Wayne Hartmann

1951 - 2025

Gary Wayne Hartmann

1951 - 2025

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

Gary Hartmann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Center of Birmingham - Vestavia Hills from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2025.

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Gary passed away on November 16, 2025 at the age of 74. Surrounded by
his family in his final days, he was a man of many titles Husband, Daddy,
Pawpaw, brother, and friend. Gary was a dedicated husband to his wife
Bonnie whom he thought of daily. Gary excelled in every role he carried
in this life especially being a daddy and pawpaw. Gary loved Alabama
football, "ROLL TIDE!", in fact he loved sports in general, spending time
with family and loved food of all types, Gary had accomplished so many
things over the years that it's hard to list everything, he will be greatly
missed. Gary also had a deep love for Jesus Christ and we take comfort
knowing that while he may no longer be here with us, he is present with
the Lord.
Gary was preceded by his parents, Dr. Joseph John Hartmann and Julia
Westbrook Hartmann, his Sister Judy Hartmann Etheredge and Brother
John Joseph Hartmann of Mobile Al.
Gary is survived by his wife Bonnie Bell Hartmann, Daughter Kristin
Clark (Chris) of Columbia SC, Daughter Lauren Rylee (Matt),
Grandchildren Trinity Rylee, Kale Rylee, Destiny Rylee, and Kailey
Rylee of Stanton AL. Brother Robert Charles Hartmann (Donna) their
children Robert Hartmann and Elizabeth Johnston of Mobile. Special
family friends Melissa and Rodney Lawley, their children Hannah, Shana
and, Alanna Lawley of Stanton AL.

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