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THOMAS MATTHEW HARTLEY, age 70, passed away December 10, 2022 in Petersburg, VA. He was born Oct 22, 1952, in South Charleston, West Virginia, a son of the late Thomas Hartley and Dorothy Juanita Daugherty.
He was a 1970 graduate of Nitro High School. He furthered his education by obtaining his undergraduate degree from Marshall University, where he was a member of ZBT Fraternity, and his master's degree from West Virginia University.
He retired from the United States Army National Guard in 1998 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career he received numerous citations and meritorious achievement recognition. After his retirement, he taught JROTC at Millard and Shelby Valley High Schools in Pikeville, Kentucky. He enjoyed coaching basketball in midget leagues and junior varsity.
Tom was a United Methodist by faith and had been a member of Cross Lanes UMC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maretta, and his nephew, Mikey Coffey.
Surviving are his daughters, Kate Bickett and Jill Seamans (Shane); four grandchildren, Kaylie and Caden Bickett, Nolan and Nash Seamans; sister Nancy (Mike)Coffey and nephews Matt, Justin and Josh Coffey and a host of cousins.
Graveside services with full military honors by the DAV will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 13 at Pikeville City Cemetery, Pikeville, KY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Ukrainian Red Cross.
J. W. Call Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Don Stanton
May 15, 2023
I was at Marshall University with Tom as was one his fraternity brothers. Tom was a good man and I remember him as very intelligent and interesting.
My condolences to his family.
Don Stanton
Deanna
May 13, 2023
Rest In Peace my friend lovely smile that was contagious
Mary Hinzman Stroud
May 13, 2023
My beloved Cousin....
Tim Daugherty
May 12, 2023
Thank you Tommy; your time spent with Timmy was well spent. I love you and know we'll be together again.
Terry Stone. Maj Armor
May 11, 2023
Tom you will be missed. Grab some armor and driver her home. RIP in peace my brother in arms.
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