Wilson - Home Going services for Joe Earl Bartlett, 95, of Wilson are scheduled at the Wilson Assembly of God Church in Wilson. Interment with military honors will follow at the Bomar Point Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson.
Joe was born Sept. 16, 1926 at Celeste, TX to the late Mr. Thomas Earl Bartlett and Mrs. Ruby Pearl (Gilmore) Bartlett. He went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home in Wilson.
Joe was raised at Leonard, TX attending school there until joining the United States Navy during WWII. Joe served as an Electricians Mate, 3rd Class on the USS LSM 6, seeing action in the South Pacific, mostly in the Philippine Islands. Upon his honorable discharge, Joe received several decorations and commendations including a bronze star. Most recently he was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained during his enlistment.
Joe and the former Ms. Betty Hurley were united in marriage on May 24, 1946 at Gainesville, TX. They served within the Christian ministry for 74 years, mostly within the Assembly of God Churches. Joe was one to serve, where no one else wanted to go. He was instrumental in constructing church facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Maine. He was employed as an electrician for most of his years in the ministries, lastly retiring from Uniroyal in 1989. Joe had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. Joe mostly loved worshiping God at the Assembly of God Church. He also enjoyed many trout fishing trips and camping in Colorado. He enjoyed attending Ringling Blue Devil sporting events and his grandchildren's activities throughout the years.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sons, Dale Lee Bartlett and Joe Lynn Bartlett; daughters, Annita "Pebbles" Bartlett-Jackson and Jeannette Stewart and son in law, Robert Stewart; grandchildren, Cherie Bala, Brent Stewart, Cody Snodgrass and Jody Coley; brothers, RC Bartlett and Bob Bartlett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Sitting Pretty USA
C/O Larry Schuyver
5917 Regis Court
Edmond OK 73034
Joe was born Sept. 16, 1926 at Celeste, TX to the late Mr. Thomas Earl Bartlett and Mrs. Ruby Pearl (Gilmore) Bartlett. He went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home in Wilson.
Joe was raised at Leonard, TX attending school there until joining the United States Navy during WWII. Joe served as an Electricians Mate, 3rd Class on the USS LSM 6, seeing action in the South Pacific, mostly in the Philippine Islands. Upon his honorable discharge, Joe received several decorations and commendations including a bronze star. Most recently he was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained during his enlistment.
Joe and the former Ms. Betty Hurley were united in marriage on May 24, 1946 at Gainesville, TX. They served within the Christian ministry for 74 years, mostly within the Assembly of God Churches. Joe was one to serve, where no one else wanted to go. He was instrumental in constructing church facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Maine. He was employed as an electrician for most of his years in the ministries, lastly retiring from Uniroyal in 1989. Joe had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. Joe mostly loved worshiping God at the Assembly of God Church. He also enjoyed many trout fishing trips and camping in Colorado. He enjoyed attending Ringling Blue Devil sporting events and his grandchildren's activities throughout the years.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sons, Dale Lee Bartlett and Joe Lynn Bartlett; daughters, Annita "Pebbles" Bartlett-Jackson and Jeannette Stewart and son in law, Robert Stewart; grandchildren, Cherie Bala, Brent Stewart, Cody Snodgrass and Jody Coley; brothers, RC Bartlett and Bob Bartlett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Sitting Pretty USA
C/O Larry Schuyver
5917 Regis Court
Edmond OK 73034
Wilson - Home Going services for Joe Earl Bartlett, 95, of Wilson are scheduled at the Wilson Assembly of God Church in Wilson. Interment with military honors will follow at the Bomar Point Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson.
Joe was born Sept. 16, 1926 at Celeste, TX to the late Mr. Thomas Earl Bartlett and Mrs. Ruby Pearl (Gilmore) Bartlett. He went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home in Wilson.
Joe was raised at Leonard, TX attending school there until joining the United States Navy during WWII. Joe served as an Electricians Mate, 3rd Class on the USS LSM 6, seeing action in the South Pacific, mostly in the Philippine Islands. Upon his honorable discharge, Joe received several decorations and commendations including a bronze star. Most recently he was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained during his enlistment.
Joe and the former Ms. Betty Hurley were united in marriage on May 24, 1946 at Gainesville, TX. They served within the Christian ministry for 74 years, mostly within the Assembly of God Churches. Joe was one to serve, where no one else wanted to go. He was instrumental in constructing church facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Maine. He was employed as an electrician for most of his years in the ministries, lastly retiring from Uniroyal in 1989. Joe had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. Joe mostly loved worshiping God at the Assembly of God Church. He also enjoyed many trout fishing trips and camping in Colorado. He enjoyed attending Ringling Blue Devil sporting events and his grandchildren's activities throughout the years.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sons, Dale Lee Bartlett and Joe Lynn Bartlett; daughters, Annita "Pebbles" Bartlett-Jackson and Jeannette Stewart and son in law, Robert Stewart; grandchildren, Cherie Bala, Brent Stewart, Cody Snodgrass and Jody Coley; brothers, RC Bartlett and Bob Bartlett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Sitting Pretty USA
C/O Larry Schuyver
5917 Regis Court
Edmond OK 73034
Joe was born Sept. 16, 1926 at Celeste, TX to the late Mr. Thomas Earl Bartlett and Mrs. Ruby Pearl (Gilmore) Bartlett. He went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home in Wilson.
Joe was raised at Leonard, TX attending school there until joining the United States Navy during WWII. Joe served as an Electricians Mate, 3rd Class on the USS LSM 6, seeing action in the South Pacific, mostly in the Philippine Islands. Upon his honorable discharge, Joe received several decorations and commendations including a bronze star. Most recently he was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained during his enlistment.
Joe and the former Ms. Betty Hurley were united in marriage on May 24, 1946 at Gainesville, TX. They served within the Christian ministry for 74 years, mostly within the Assembly of God Churches. Joe was one to serve, where no one else wanted to go. He was instrumental in constructing church facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Maine. He was employed as an electrician for most of his years in the ministries, lastly retiring from Uniroyal in 1989. Joe had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. Joe mostly loved worshiping God at the Assembly of God Church. He also enjoyed many trout fishing trips and camping in Colorado. He enjoyed attending Ringling Blue Devil sporting events and his grandchildren's activities throughout the years.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sons, Dale Lee Bartlett and Joe Lynn Bartlett; daughters, Annita "Pebbles" Bartlett-Jackson and Jeannette Stewart and son in law, Robert Stewart; grandchildren, Cherie Bala, Brent Stewart, Cody Snodgrass and Jody Coley; brothers, RC Bartlett and Bob Bartlett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Sitting Pretty USA
C/O Larry Schuyver
5917 Regis Court
Edmond OK 73034
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