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Terry Bartley Obituary
O'BRIEN, TX
Terry Dean Bartley, 57, of O'Brien, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the O'Brien Baptist Church with Rev. Chas Shira officiating. Burial will follow services at Willow Cemetery, Haskell under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.
Terry was born June 17, 1960 in Andrews, TX to Helen (Johnston) Templeton and Clyde Bartley. He married Kelly Hawkins on December 31, 1990 in Aspermont. Terry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, farming, and feeding his cattle.
He is survived by his wife Kelly Bartley of O'Brien; mother, Helen Templeton of Haskell; son, Christopher Bartley and wife Jendy of Eastland; brother, Michael Bartley and wife Debra of Haskell; sister, Sheila Bartley of Abilene; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Bartley; and sister, Belinda Bartley.
Memorials can be given in Terry's name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com
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David McWethy
August 25, 2017
So sorry to hear about Terry! His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Metcalf
August 24, 2017
Kelly,
So sorry for your loss.
Chris, Monica, Brett, & Kenzie Shelton
August 24, 2017
Kelly, we are so sorry to hear about Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Helen, Michael, Sheila, and all other family members.
Danny Kierepka
August 24, 2017
I am sorry to hear about Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Eddie Howeth
August 24, 2017
I am so sorry about Terry's passing. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
Robert Tribbey
August 24, 2017
Kelly, so shocked to hear about Terry (TB) he always had a great sense of humor and he will be missed by so many. So sorry that i will not be able to make it to the service as i am in Ft Worth this week, you and your family are in our prayers.
Janet Branch
August 24, 2017
Kelly...we are so shocked and sorry to hear of your loss of Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere condolences to all of your family.
Janet and Robert Branch
James Beauchamp
August 24, 2017
Sending thoughts, prayers, and love to the family. I have so many great memories of Terry. He was a very special individual and will be missed. God Bless!
Bob and niki Collins
August 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about terry.our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike and Carla English
August 23, 2017
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for all of Terry's family. So very sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all.
Tim and June Moss
August 23, 2017
Words cannot express how much Terry will be missed. He always had a smile and a great story to tell. We will never forget what you did for our Nikki, Kelly. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe & Susan Perales
August 23, 2017
Kelly, you are in our prayers.
Larry & Frankie Beauchamp
August 23, 2017
We offer our prayers in this time of your loss.
August 23, 2017
My deepest sympathy.....Donna Stuckey
Cheryl Urbanczyk
August 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Kelly! Thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 23, 2017
My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
August 22, 2017
Will miss Terry's great personality and beautiful smile. So glad we were friends for many years. Prayers for his family.
Phillip and Joyce Stocks
August 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Devon Swink
August 22, 2017
Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you, Devon and Jim Swink
jodie kennedy
August 22, 2017
rest in peace Terry
Pam Bloxham
August 22, 2017
Kelly, Christopher, Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Terry had a great smile and always a happy attitude anytime I ran into him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days ahead.
Sonny and Brenda Correll
August 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Terry's family. Such a great guy and he will be missed.
Terry and Leza Smith
August 22, 2017
Prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Bruce & Sandy Railsback
August 22, 2017
Kelly we were so sorry to hear Terry had passed. We are praying for you and the family. God be with you during your grief, and comfort you all.
Justin Stuckmann
August 22, 2017
Sad to hear about Terry. Thoughts and prayers with the family. Spent several great years working with him at Hunt Oil Company with my time in Knox City
Shelia Holmes
August 22, 2017
Kelly we are sending our love and telling you that our hearts are very sad for your family. We love you and we are praying. Love Shelia and Tommy Holmes
Debbie Wilde
August 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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