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William Hartsfield Obituary

HARTSFIELD William Richard Hartsfield Jr., 61, a Reserve Lieutenant for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of Jacksonville, FL, received his angel wings on Friday, October 16, 2009. Richard was born to William Richard Hartsfield Sr. and Myrtle Virginia Holmes in Jacksonville, FL on September 21, 1948. Richard is survived by his daughter Jennifer Hartsfield, his son Billy Hartsfield, and five siblings Steve Hartsfield, Claude (Shelley) Hartsfield, Marty Hartsfield, and Dianne (Carl) Whitehead, and Scott Hartsfield. Richard's life would seem short to many, but those that were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His beautiful blue eyes, warm welcoming smile, and kind generous heart brought so much love and joy to every individual that he encountered. Richard's strength and courage has given us all hope and reminded us of how very precious this life is. His legend will live on with each and every one of us who had the opportunity to know and love him. A service will be held at Fort Caroline United Methodist Church, 8510 Fort Caroline Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32277 on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM with a dessert reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: William R. Hartsfield Memorial Fund Bank of America, 860 Marsh Landing Parkway, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Eternity Funeral Home, 4856 Oakdale Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904)348-5579. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2009.

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Ronald Scott Hartsfield

October 19, 2022

Missing my oldest brother, Richard. Thankful for the awesome memories and life lessons I learned from him - and all of the laughs in-between. Sending love to his 2 kids: Jennifer and Billy

Glen Hartsfield

October 19, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

marty hartsfield

September 21, 2013

Miss my brother so much he s great BROTHER thank you for all you DONE

Joycelyn, Zachary and Nathan Smith

November 8, 2009

We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God comfort you with memories to celebrate your time with Richard. It is evident from the comments of friends and family that although his time was short, he had a very special impact on the lives of everyone and will be greatly missed.

Pastor Blake Kotur Ft. Caroline Christian Church

November 3, 2009

On behalf of the Claude and Steve Hartsfield families our thoughts and prayers are with you

Steve Hartsfields girls and friends

November 2, 2009

We will all miss Uncle Richard dearly!! He will always be remembered as a grateful man, loving daddy, caring brother, and an awesome uncle!

November 2, 2009

Dear Jen and Billy,
I am sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me if you ever need anything. Love you both,
Stephanie

Victoria Edenfield

November 1, 2009

My Dearest Jen,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of mourning. Please don't hesitate to call on me as your friend if you need anything.
I love you.
Victoria

November 1, 2009

Dear Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart cries for you. I wish I knew your Dad. He sounds like an incredible human being and a wonderful Dad to you and your sister.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lots of love from your friend,
Margi

Georgette Isenhower

October 31, 2009

Scott & Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Richard. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God watch over each and every one of you during this difficult time.

Patti Kessell

October 31, 2009

Dear Billy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how much he meant to you as a father and a friend. You are fortunate to have such a loving and kind parent who loved you just as you are. Although, it seems as though he work here on earth is done, I know that he will continue to watch and guide you. Lee sends his heartfelt condolences as well. Peace be with you.
Patti Kessell

doug goodrich

October 31, 2009

Billy and Jenn,

We are so sorry for the untimely loss of your father! At a time like this words can never say enough. Just know that we hold you close to our hearts. Please celebrate your father's life as he would want you all to move on, be happy and prosper.

All of our love.

Doug. Betsy and Taylor Goodrich

October 31, 2009

Scott,
I'm deeply sorry for your lost. My prayer is that God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow. Linda Potts

October 30, 2009

Claude & Shelley,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Richard. Although I did not really know him, I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting him before he began his new life. Peace be with you & your family until you see him again! Love you, Heisler family

anne levkoff

October 29, 2009

Billy,
Stephen and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We hope the love and memories that you share will comfort you through this difficult time. Anne and Stephen

October 29, 2009

Jennifer, Billy and Diane, in the short time I had to get to know Richard I truly enjoyed his company and talking to him. He was always willing to help. I trust God quickly opened his arms and welcomed him home that day. My sincere condolences for your loss and you'll see him again.

Rob Martens

Donna Stokes

October 29, 2009

My Dearest Friend, Billy I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I know how much your going to miss your father and friend. I enjoyed meeting and getting to know him. He was bigger than life in all the things he did. And was a wonderful carpenter, god will put him right to work. He will build you a mansion in heaven. Please call or come visit when you can! Your friend, Donna Stokes

Erin Dupont

October 29, 2009

Billy, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Abbie Dupont

October 29, 2009

Billy,

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 28, 2009

Billy, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you. Larry and Sharon Dupont

Michael Trautmann

October 28, 2009

Billy and Jenn,

May the peace which comes from the memories of the love shared with your dad comfort you now and in the days ahead. Much love.

Adam Halstead

October 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Pat Paxton

October 28, 2009

Scott, I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family -- for strength and peace today and in the days ahead.

Kimberly Reaves

October 28, 2009

Dear Scott and family,

Times like these are ones that remind us of how precious life really is. Your loss is felt throughout the community. Thank you for allowing us to participate and share our condolences while offering prayers that hopefully will comfort you in this tragic time.

October 28, 2009

Hi Scott,
Sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything let me know.

Todd

Jami Johnson

October 28, 2009

Dear Billy & Jennifer .... I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Sandra Li

October 28, 2009

Jennifer,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

October 28, 2009

Scott, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We love you,
Joanne, Jim, Michele and Logan

Amy Waters Simmons

October 28, 2009

Jennifer and Billy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I ran into your dad a few months ago at the Clay county sportsman's expo, where he was volunteering for the game commission. I had not seen him in years, but we talked as though no time had gone by at all. He was kind and generous and spent quite a while entertaining my son with a small alligator he had brought along. Of all the time I spent with your family while we were kids, I have so many good memories and not one bad one. I'll cherish those memories of your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please call on me if you need anything or just want to talk.

marlin moore

October 28, 2009

Scott, So sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and your family ! He's in a much better place watching over you!

Gary Ricks

October 27, 2009

You'll be missed dear friend. It was a privilege and honor to know you and the time we spent working together will be remembered with fondness. Your passing brings to reality the frailty of our humanity because you always seem so indomitable in life. Goodbye my friend,
Gary Ricks

The Entire Smith Family

October 27, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Heather Hartsfield

October 27, 2009

I know that we will all greatly miss him, but I know he is happy, and he is watching over everyone. God has blessed him, as he has done all of us. I LOVE YOU UNCLE RICHARD, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
~ Heather

Patti Doonan

October 27, 2009

I know Richard is busy in Heaven visiting his parents, grandparents and finding out the best hunting places! His blue eyes and warm smile will be missed down here on earth but his love for God and his family lives on in Jennifer and Billy. Good Bye Dear Cousin, until we meet again.

Brian George

October 27, 2009

Scott, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great saddness. I send much love to help you through, Brian George Sarasota, FL

October 27, 2009

The family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mary Lou and Jerry Wille

Bob & Katalin Goodwin

October 27, 2009

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always remember the precious times you shared with each other.

October 27, 2009

Scott and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you.

Janice Barnes

mike lawrence

October 27, 2009

I miss my friend and hunting partner.
See you in heaven one day and hopefully you will have the turkeys located so we can hunt some.........mike

Diana Mackoul

October 27, 2009

Scotty and family. I am sad that you are having to cope with the loss of Richard, but am thrilled for him that he is with our Heavenly Father. Some day we will have the honor of meeting him there one day soon. God Bless your entire family.

Chris Fields

October 27, 2009

I am so blessed to have had so many of my home improvements done by Richard. I look around at my beautiful house and remember him often. My prayers go out to his family. Chris Fields

Kathleen Holthouser

October 27, 2009

I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Janie Sartoris

October 27, 2009

Billy - We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please remember that we are praying for you and your entire family. All our love, Janie, Dennis, Dory & Chandler

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Teresa M. Matthews and Neal Delaporta
Arlington School of Massage & Personal Training

Sue and Frank Kozdras

October 27, 2009

Scott and Family, Frank and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother Richard. God bless you and your family during this sad time. Love and hugs

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hartsfield family on the loss of Richard. Claude and Shelley -- our love and help are here for you both. ~ Shelly, Jerome and Taylor

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hartsfield family on the loss of Richard. Claude and Shelley -- our love and help are here for you both. ~ Shelly, Jerome and Taylor

Bob Ward

October 27, 2009

Dear Scott,

My deepest sympathies are extended to you and all of your family over the loss of Mr. Hartsfield. I am positive he was an inspiration and leader to everyone in the family and in his life. Hopefully the good things he provided to everyone will remain a guidebook of how people should conduct themselves in all facets of their lives. God Bless you and your family always.

With Deepest Sympathy

JOSEPH CONNOR

October 27, 2009

WINDS OF THE PAST BLOW MANY MEMORIES, MANY ARE KIND AND LOVING,, OTHERS ARE BETTER FORGOTTEN.....

RICHARDS MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE KIND AND LOVING, HE GAVE TO LIFE, A MEANING THAT ONLY A FATHER, HUSBAND AND A CHRISTIAN MAN CAN....HE HAS WON THE RACE, REMEMBER NOW LESSONS HE TAUGHT, FOR NO ONE WILL FILL THE VOID, BUT NEITHER WILL HE BE FORGOTTEN /// JOE CONNOR

Gordon & Michael Nicol and Higgins

October 27, 2009

Please know that our prayers and best wishes are with you in this difficult time.

Joan & Johnny Rhoden

October 27, 2009

Scott - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joan

October 27, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you as only He can during this very difficult time. Just know that you are in our prayers.
We love you;
Members of the Cedarhurst Church of Christ

Nancy Reinhard

October 27, 2009

My sincere condolences to the entire Hartsfield family. May God touch all your lives and give you peace until you meet again. Claude and Shelley....you have many friends who care about you. Use their strength to help you during this difficult time.

Shelley Hartsfield

October 27, 2009

Jennifer, Billy, Scott, Dianne, Marty, Claude and Steve,
My heart goes out to all of you! Richard was a wonderful, decent man. Although we know that he is home, he will be greatly missed . May GOD comfort all of you always and may he fill your hearts with beautiful memories!

Ken Baker

October 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Debi Lamprecht

October 27, 2009

Diane, Claude, Scott & Marty, My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Your family has been through so much & yet you remain strong. I am proud to know each of you & call you my friend. I am here for you if there is anything I can do. You are in my heart & prayers.

Much Love
Debi

Eileen Isenhower

October 27, 2009

So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Jerry Wadsworth

October 27, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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