J.B. Hartley

Bay City, Michigan

J.B. Hartley, 71, passed away at his home on November 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1953, to the late Jay and Mary Anne (Vennix) Hartley, J.B. was a lifelong resident of Bay City. He graduated from T.L. Handy High School and dedicated over 38 years of service to General Housing Corporation in the construction field before retiring.

J.B. was a simple man who found joy in the little things. He cherished watching his grandchildren participate in their sports and activities, enjoyed watching football, and spent many happy hours tending to his garden. He was also a proud member of the Eagles Aeries #1010 in Bay City. On August 19, 1977, J.B. married his sweetheart, Dawn Marie Solomon, who predeceased him on June 9, 2018.

He is served by two sons, John (Carrie) Hartley and Jeff (Linda) Hartley, seven grandchildren: Hannah, Hailee, Blake, Sonja, Mary Hannah, John and Samantha, three brothers: Jim (Tammy) Hartley, Pat Hartley, and Gene (Sharon) Hartley, four sisters: Carrie Hartley, Linda (Dave) Mance, Mary (Howard) Eagle, and Carol Jankowski, and many nieces and nephews. J.B. was predeceased by his parents Jay and Mary Ann, wife Dawn, brother Mike Hartley and granddaughters Angel and Peanut.

Family and friends will gather at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1200 Garfield Ave., Bay Ciy, MI 48708 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. Cremation will follow the gathering. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial donations to a charity of donor's choice. www.squiresfuneralhome.com