Larry Marvin Bartlett's Obituary
Larry Marvin Bartlett, age 79 of Hiram, GA passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He retired from Touchtone Paint in 2005 and then went on to work at Mothers Finest Catering part time until March of 2014. He loved all sports and music. He was passionate about the Atlanta Braves, Falcon’s Football and his favorite “underdog” for golf was Jason Dufner. He was a Choir Director for over 20 years and sang at many weddings and funerals. He was very active at West Fulton High School where he was a member of many sports and clubs.
B-team Basketball – 1948
Varsity basketball – 1952
President of Homeroom – 1948, 1949,1950, 1951
B team baseball – 1949
Glee Club – 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
President of Glee Club – 1952
Officers Club – 1951
President of Science Club – 1950
Treasurer of Jr. Class – 1951
Leader of the Boys Choir – 1952
Member of Student Council – 1952
Best Drilled Co. – 1950
Intramural Sports - 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951
Delegate Nominating Convention - 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951
Fifth District Music Festival - 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
Christmas Pageant –1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
State Music Festival - 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
Voted “Most Original” his Senior Year
No Absences or tardies - 1949, 1950, 1951
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tami & David Schonleber of Hiram, GA, his son, Jeff Bartlett of Dallas, GA, son and daughter-in-law Tim & Doris Bartlett of Austell, GA, son Brad Bartlett of Temple, GA and grandchildren, Anthony Bartlett, Trevor Bartlett, Micah Bartlett, Stephanie Shedd, Kelsie Ray; great-grandchildren, Persephone, Wolfgang, Abbigale, Dillon, Collin; Brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and Katherine Bartlett of Mableton, GA. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 5th at 2:00 PM, Davis-Struempf Chapel. With Dr. William (Butch) Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12-2 pm at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or donations may be made directly to the Down Syndrome Association, Georgia Chapter, 3715 Northside Pkwy, Bldg 4, Atlanta, GA 30327 or dsaatl.org in Larry’s name. Please indicate Larry Bartlett on your check or donation.
. Memorial Services will be held Saturday 2:00 PM, Davis-Struempf Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Down Syndrome Foundation, www.downsyndromefoundation.org
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