James Allen Hartley

James Allen Hartley obituary

James Allen Hartley

James Hartley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Norton - Eastman Funeral Home - Wellington on Sep. 9, 2025.

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James Allen Hartley, 51, of Wellington, Ohio passed away on September 7, 2025 after a long illness.

James is survived by his wife of 32 years, Olivia (Wright); his 3 children, Elaina (Jeffrey), Ariac, and James Rayden; mother, Sandra Peebles (Pat); father, Thomas B. Hartley; brother, Thomas W. Hartley (Mary); sister, Tina Green; in-laws, Charles and Gayle Wright, and several niblings and great niblings.

James was the most honest, loyal and protective man you could ever meet. He always went out of his way for those he loved. He will be greatly missed. Be at peace, James. You fought a long hard battle and you have earned your rest. We will always miss and love you!

As per James's wishes, there will be no service or funeral. Instead, he just wanted everyone to remember him in their own personal way. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com

Norton-Eastman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and online condolences may be expressed at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Norton - Eastman Funeral Home - Wellington

370 South Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090

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