Brad Evan Hartman

 Lenoir, NC- Mr. Brad Evan Hartman, age 59, of Lenoir, passed away at his home on January 18, 2011.  Born on July 15, 1951, in Waynesboro, VA, Brad was a son of Tessie Bloss Orlando and the late Harry Clayton Hartman. Brad was a retired detective with the East Brunswick Police Department in New Jersey. Brad and his family moved to the Caldwell county area in 1989. He worked many years at the Bank of Granite. He was a member of the East Brunswick PBA and a past Rotary Club member. Brad was an accomplished golfer and an official PGA Golf Apprentice. Brad loved to read, cook and travel. He was a mentor, sports coach and teacher to many. His proudest achievement was his love of his sons, grandsons, and family.  He was a good friend and a man of his word. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Timothy Hartman. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Hartman of the home; son Jeffrey and wife, Carol Anne Hartman of Conover, son Ryan and wife, Sharon Hartman of Lenoir, and son MASN Kyle Hartman of the US Navy; his grandsons, Timothy, Coble, and Kellen Hartman all of Conover; his mother and stepfather, Tess and Everett Orlando of Madiera Beach, FL; a brother and sister in law, Richard and Jennifer Hartman of Seminole, FL; his nieces & nephews, Alicia, Brianna, Kelly, Steven, Patrick, Brian, William and Michael; he is also survived by numerous other relatives. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Brad’s life on Saturday, January 22 from 2 to 6 pm at The Broyhill House in Lenoir, NC. Memorials can be made in Brad’s name to The William Breen Memorial Golf Tournament, which he co-founded: payable to PBA Local 145, Post Office Box 4, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Online condolences can be sent to the Hartman family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Hartmans. PDF Printable Version