Christopher Wyatt Bartley, 53 of Belcher passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 at his residence. Chris was born July 4, 1961 in Pikeville, KY to Ora Jean Mullins Bartley and the late Kermit Bartley. Besides his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Kermetta Dotson. Chris is survived by his wife, Julia Hogston Bartley of Belcher, KY, son, Christopher Matthew Bartley of Carrollton, KY, daughter, Hale Michele Bartley of Bowling Green, KY and two step-sons, Adam Ratliff of Hurlburt Field, FL and Jacob Ratliff of Belcher, KY. He is also survived by one brother, Danny Bartley of Carrollton, KY and two step-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 6PM Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services conducted at 7PM.
A dear friend of mine. We played football together at Elkhorn City High School. I nicknamed Chris “Ollie Ray” . Chris was a great person and leader of our team. My heart is saddened about his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’s family.
Mark, thank you so much.
To the family I am so sorry and praying for you all ,Ora you sure have had your part of loss May God be with you that is where your peace will come from ,Chris was a loving person in his school years after that we lost contact but I’m sure he was the same kind ,loving person Love you all.
Peggy, Chris was just the same, My heart is broken . Your sweet words will not be forgotten. Love to you and Karen. Julie
Julie, we are so very sorry for your loss. I remember speaking to Chris the day you all were leaving for South Carolina. I am so glad you were able to enjoy the trip together and spend time with Jill and her family. I pray The Lord will give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Chris was a very nice man. Love and prayers
thank you so much for caring , you are dear people and thank you for your prayers. Julie
Chris, I loved you like you were my own.. Then, now and always..
Thank you so much Alva, that brought tears to my eyes.
May the Lord’s peace that passes all understanding be with your family and children during this heartbreaking time. I will always cherish the great childhood memories you, Danny and I shared growing up together on Elkhorn Creek and Ashcamp. May you rest in His eternal peace Chris (cuz).
Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris had many stories about all of you at Mamaw Graces. Please keep us in your prayers. Julie
We are so sorry for your loss.May God be with you during this time and always.
David and Vickie Bartley Mullins.
David and Vickie ,we came up one day but you were gone, know he loved you guys, and I do too. Thank you so much. Julie
So sorry for this loss. We thought very highly of this young man.
Thank you to two great neighbors, Chris enjoyed coming over and talking with you. You and Ruth are dear to me. Julie
Words cannot express how so sorry I am for your loss!! CB, as I called him, was a great person whom I had the pleasure of knowing and was always a good friend!! He was always smiling and joking with everyone!! I pray for comfort and peace for the family as you go this trying time! God Bless!!
Thank you Betty Jo from the bottom of my heart, we think of you as a special friend in our lives. Julie
Sending prayers to Matt and Hale in your time of sorrow. My God heal your broken hearts. Your dad was my foreman when I first started working at OVA. Sorry couldn’t make it to visitation. Just know that I am thinking about all the Bartley family in this sad time.
Charlotte, we haven’t met but I remember Chris mentioning you in one of his many stories of his OVA family. He cared a lot about the people he worked with. Thank you for your kind words. Julie
May God bless the Family! Chris was a great guy!
Thank you so much Tracy, Chris was the love of my life.
Julie,
I am so sorry I could not attend Chris’ services….Please know that you were and are in my thoughts and prayers…..
Much love,
Gerene
I understand completely, thank you so much Gerene, Love you. Julie