Dewey Louis Hartley, born on May 17, 1930, a resident of Bay Minette, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011.
He worked in maintenance (retired) for Newport, Kaiser Aluminum and the City of Bay Minette. He was also a member of the Bay Minette Masonic Lodge 498.
He leaves to cherish his loving wife of 61 years, Lou Jean Hartley, of Bay Minette; four daughters, Molly Merritt of Prairieville, Ala., and Debbie (Mike) Curry, Georgie (Bobby) Cain both of Bay Minette, and Mary (Danny) Smith of Albany, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, three great-greatgrandchildren; one sister, Edna Earle Hollingsworth; four brothers, Eugene Hartley, Herman Hartley, James Graham Jr. and Denny Graham.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgie, and his father, DeWitt; his sisters, Voncile Graham, Ethel Williams and Martha Bryars; his bothers, DeWitt Hartley and Glen Hartley; and one great-granddaughter, Cristine Hadley.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at 5 p.m., at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 27, from 2 until the 5 p.m. service at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice for the loving care provided as well as Dr. Sherman, Dr. Kolb and Dr. Sheik. Special thanks to Jeannie McMillan, RN and Terrie, CNA.
The family appreciates Mr. Clinton Burt for all of his support and many visits during our daddy’s time of illness.
Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. To post online condolences, visit online at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
