James T. Bartley Middletown, Ohio Obituary

James T. Bartley

James T. Bartley 86, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1934, one of eleven children to James and Georgia (Wallace) Bartley of Ashcamp, Kentucky. James had earned his Master's Degree and spent his career as an educator, retiring as an assistant principal in the Lakota School District. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. James was an avid golfer, was a master wood-worker and loved to travel. Mr. Bartley is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis (Elswick) Bartley; daughter-in-law, Lucille Bartley; brother-in-law, Eddie (Denice) Belcher; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Bartley; parents; and siblings. Funeral Service will be Monday, September 14, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown, with Pastor Mike Botts officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11:00 - 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association/Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
February 19, 1934 - September 9, 202002/19/193409/09/2020
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Salli Corrington
September 15, 2020
Great guy..always loved our mouse house bazaars...hugs to family. Salli Corrington
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Joan Maxwell
September 14, 2020
I worked with Mr. Bartley at Lakota Freshman School. He was alway so professional and very kind. He alway gave his best to the students and staff. He loved his family and shared about them a lot. Phyllis I know you will miss him so much. You will be in my prayers. ... Continue Reading
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Opal & Hershel Bailey
September 13, 2020
Phyllis, Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. With heartfelt condolence.
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Grant Reed
September 12, 2020
I had Mr. Bartley for typing in the 9th grade. One of just a couple of boys in his class. I got straight A's and he challenged me saying I couldn't do that again. So I did. And he challenged me again and again. 4 years of typing later, all A's, he gave me a pin in o... Continue Reading
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Derevaun Pham
September 10, 2020
I knew Jay from a bazaar we had every year. He always made the most beautiful furniture and wood pieces. I asked him to make my son a Toy box. He made exactly what I wanted and also gave him a hand carved whale marked, "To Jasper; for your desk when you're president of... Continue Reading
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Gaynell Card
September 10, 2020
Rest In Peace uncle Jay. I have two beautiful pieces of furniture you made,so I will always have a memory of you. Gay and Ray.
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