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for Lee Hartman
Dean Prestom
July 26, 2025
Can't believe that 15years have come and gone by without one of the kindest and most influential men I've known in my lifetime. We miss you Lee and all the great times we shared together.
Steve Greene
August 18, 2010
What a wonderful human being we have lost. Lee was always there to greet vendors like me with a genuine smile and handshake and I will cherish my memories of him. Having learned this sad news just yesterday, I will keep Skip and the Hartman family as well as his extended family of employees in my prayers. Peace be with you, Lee.
Susie Schwertfeger
August 12, 2010
Skip, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Lee, He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. God Bless Susie
Ray Lawson
August 11, 2010
Dear Skip, You and Lee are continually in my thoughts as you continue on the journey. May peace and courage be your companions and know that you are loved by many, many friends
tommy Russell
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara Theierl
August 3, 2010
Skip, I was sad upon hearing the news of Lee. Tinker Mountain will not be the same. I will always remember meeting you and Lee and the wonderful spread of food you prepared.
Kristen Hartman
August 3, 2010
We miss you Uncle Lee. You have taught me so much and forever in my heart you will be. You were one of the best men I knew and I looked up to you. We have some big shoes to fill.
--RIP Uncle Lee--
David Stewart
August 2, 2010
My association with Lee Hartman and Sons(the business side) goes all the way back to 1967,'68 and '69 when the company produced the LP albums for the William Fleming High School choir performances at Washington National Cathedral. I still listen to that music(I had it copied to cds). But the greatest collaboration I can remember was trying to hang a new patio door in the Tinker house after Lee and Skip gave me the standard tour of the "towers". What fun that was, and how genuinely unselfish of Lee to allow me to enjoy the experience of their small slice of heaven. I shall miss Lee and hope to see Skip and some of the family on my next trip to Roanoke.
David Yates
August 2, 2010
Thank you, Lee, on behalf of the countless students and teachers in the Polk County (FL) public schools touched by your unselfish generosity and your remarkable service. You provided our TV Production Students of the Year with wonderful prizes for two decades and that honor will now be known as the Lee Hartman Student of the Year Award. More importantly, you provided all of us with a role model for how to treat others.
God bless,
sean brennan
August 2, 2010
To my friend and boss you will truly be missed.
Ed Bunch
August 2, 2010
We thank the Hartman family & business for growing with MCM Electronics. We are saddened to hear this news, but we're sure his legacy will live on.
Robin Sampson
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am so sorry for you loss!
Cynthia Tanks
August 2, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tom & JoAnn Cosgrove
August 2, 2010
Having just learned of Lee's passing, we are shocked and saddened. Lee was a kind man with a generous heart. Our heartfelt prayers go out for Skip and Lee's family, for he will surely be missed. "And his soul set flight to the Heavens on the wings of an angel." God Bless you, Lee.
Sam & John Owen
August 1, 2010
Our brief visits to Roanoke were always enlivened and made special by visits with Lee and Skip. We'll surely miss you Lee, the next time, and always.
Alan Myers
August 1, 2010
Lee You will be missed always a kind word and a big help
Spectacular Sundown near Ely, MN on 07.25.2006
Dean Preston, Dave Timm
August 1, 2010
No place have we ever felt more welcome than among Lee's vast circle of friends. His generosity and kindness knew no boundaries and those of us that remain to carry on will look to his strengths and convictions to guide us and bind us together in pursuit of a life as rich and meaningful as that which he shared with us all.
Russ Cress
August 1, 2010
Skip: God touched him and he slept. Colleen and I are thinking of you. Rusty Cress
Jeff Robertson
August 1, 2010
Deepest sympathy extended to Skip and the Hartman family. It was a pleasure to both know and work for Lee jr. He will be long remembered in the Roanoke Valley.
Robert Kerby
August 1, 2010
Skip - You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bob Kerby
Dianne Shelton Waterman
August 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially with Skip, I worked for Lee Hartman and Sons back in the 70's, Lee Jr. was a great boss and huge influence on my career. When I was in town I would try to stop by for a visit he always made time to catch up on my life and my family. I feel it a great honor to have had Lee Jr as part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeannie (Ballator) Newman
August 1, 2010
Lee was a VERY special person to me, and I cared so much about him (as well as the rest of his family) over the years. He was also a wonderful friend to Hollins University, and he dearly loved his Tinker mountain-top. Skip, my heart goes out to you - you are so lucky to have shared so many good years with him. Bless you, Skip, and Godspeed, Lee. Surely you are now soaring with the eagles as well as the angels...
Robert Kerby
August 1, 2010
Lee Hartman was one of the finest, if not the finest man I have ever known. He was a close personal friend who I will miss greatly. God bless you Lee and God bless your family. You have surely gone to heaven where you will continue your fine work.
Susan Stephenson
August 1, 2010
I am deeply sorry to have learned about Lee. I grew up in Roanoke and my Dad knew Lee well from doing business with him. I always tagged along with my Dad to go to the business with him so I came to know Lee too. Dad bought all our appliances and several stereo systems for family members from Lee. I will always remember him as such a nice man. Dad wouldn't have traded anywhere else. May you rest in peace, Lee.
I extend my deepest sympathy to Lee's family and friends. He was a good man and certainly treated my family well.
Mike, Molly and Sonny Sharp
August 1, 2010
We will greatly miss our friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Skip and the Hartman family.
David Kelley
August 1, 2010
sorry for your lose met Lee servial occassion's @work
though step father who worked for you all servial years
Gene scott,
prayerfully David kelley
barry cronise
July 31, 2010
steve and rob
sorry to here about lee he was a great man .
Donna DiMurro
July 31, 2010
Gary,
So sorry to hear about Lee. I remember your visits to UVa Hospital, helping me with my orders. May God Bless you and the family.
July 31, 2010
The reunion committee of Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1948 is heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and fellow classmate, Lee. Our sympathy is extended to his family and other friends.
Irene Stanley
July 31, 2010
I remember fondly the gatherings at the home of Lee and Skip. Lee will truly be missed in the community because he was such a caring person. I feel blessed to have known him for many years. My deepest sympathy goes to Skip and the Hartman family in this great loss.
Maureen Eiger
July 31, 2010
A life well lived... we will miss you.
The next tree i plant will be for you.
Management & Staff Hollywood's Restaurant
July 31, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lee's family and especially Skip. We always enjoyed seeing him come into the restaurant, and he always remembered to take sweet treats back to the girls in the office. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Melanie Charlton
July 31, 2010
I remember Mr Hartman fondly from all the times he came into Pet Health Clinic, he was always so friendly, smiling and wanted nothing more than the best for his 4-legged children.
Judy &Robert Booker
July 31, 2010
May God's Grace shine upon you in this grieving time and always....When you find yourself in deep thought of him listen to the song Homesick by Mercy me ...It will give you peace,.
The Bookers..
Robert & Judy &Family Booker
July 31, 2010
We are Sincerely sorry for your loss..May the days ahead be Strenghten by The Power of God's Grace ,May his memory live on by the smile upon your face ..Remember he is now in his final resting place where there is no sorrow or pain where one day you shall all meet again..Where he is a Angel from the sky instructing you from the most high,,,We share your grief...May God Bless you in the days,weeks,months ,and yrs ahead,,-
Rick Martin
July 31, 2010
Lee, our hearts are broken without you. Words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you. We will take care of Skip! Love, Rick Martin
Richard & Nancy Romanus
July 31, 2010
Steve and Rob,
Our heartfelt sympathies are with you and all of your family. We so enjoyed knowing Lee thru' the years - he was a wonderful man! May God bless you!
July 31, 2010
One of my best childhood memories was hanging out with Lee Jr. I didn't see him often as we grew older but will miss him greatly. He was a wonderful person in all ways. Jean Hartman Johnson
Robbin Womack
July 31, 2010
Lee...you were a great boss and a wonderful man...I will miss you more than words can say...it will never be the same...love, Robbin
Robbin Womack
July 31, 2010
Lee ...you were a wonderful boss and a great man...I will miss you more than words can say...it will never be the same...love, Robbin
Rick Jacobs
July 31, 2010
Although we haven't seen each other in many years, I"ll still miss your past friendship. My deepest condolences to Skip. Rick Jacobs
Ed Cabaniss
July 31, 2010
One of the nicest people I ever met in my 68 years on this planet. I did commercials at WDBJ TV for L H & Sons and bought all my televisions from Lee. I tried to stop by just to say 'hi' whenever I came to Roanoke. I will miss him.
Ed Cabaniss
Holden Beach
Carter Cox
July 31, 2010
Rob, I am so sorry abuot you and your family's loss. You are all in my prayers. Carter Cox
July 31, 2010
Our hearts go out in sympathy to Skip and the Hartman family at the loss of Lee. He was truly a loving and giving man. He will be a big loss to the community.
Dana Drew and Dale Weddle
Wayne Barrett
July 31, 2010
A friend forever
Butch & Gloria Hilton
July 31, 2010
Lee was an example to every business owner in the area. We could not imagine dealing with anyone else. He was more than a merchant, an employer. He was a friend that will be dearly missed. The name Hartman will always be respected in this valley because of Lee.
R.D. Minter
July 31, 2010
Lee,
You will always be remembered in my heart. You were always there for me when I needed help, no questions asked. We traveled the world,laughed and cried and enjoyed life. I will miss you my dear friend.
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