D. Patrick Bartley

1953 - 2020

D. Patrick Bartley left this world to be with his heavenly father on Monday, November 2, 2020. Patrick was born in New Orleans, LA on February 26, 1953 to his late parents John Coleman Bartley, Jr. and Doris Parham Bartley. Patrick attended Christian Brothers grammar school and being the spirited young man he was, he attended a number of high schools. Patrick spent his young adult life working in concert production for Beaver Productions in the services of bands such as ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Over the years he settled into his long-term career of Construction Management. He worked for his father's company Thunderbird Construction. Perhaps his favorite project was the renovation of the New Orleans Superdome while working for Broadmoor Construction after hurricane Katrina. Patrick leaves behind his beloved wife Glenda. The two have spent 25 years building a wonderful life together. He also leaves behind his children Patrick Bartley, Jr. (Kelly), Bennett Bartley (Carly) and his daughter Catherine Guess (Brad) and their mother Candace Watkins. One of Patrick's favorite roles in life was that of being Big Paw to Brooke and Bennett Bartley and Hazel and Ruby Guess. He is also survived by his three stepchildren April Arnone (Robert), Timmy Labat and Kelly Hotard, his sisters Kathy Higgins (Jack) and Marianne Lockwood (Charles) and many loving nieces and nephews. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and older brother John Coleman Bartley, III (Cathy). The family will hold an intimate graveside service at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery on Friday. November 13, 2020 at 11:30am. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Southern Care Hospice, especially Amy and Wendy for the wonderful care and support they've given us during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to The Pearl River County SPCA or to the American Cancer Society.