Joseph C. Bartlett Sr., 54, of Center, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at North Jericho Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Bartlett was born March 4, 1962, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Jackie Lee Bartlett and Katherine Hardy Garrett.  He served in the United States Army.  Mr. Bartlett enjoyed motorcycles, four wheelers and his dogs.  He was a very giving person and the best husband his wife could ask for.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Deborah Bartlett

 

Sons:

Joseph “Jay” Bartlett Jr. and wife, Alexis McCord

Charley Bartlett and wife, Mary

Calvin Bartlett and wife, Jessica

 

Foster Son: Anthony Perish and wife, Michelle

 

Grandchildren:

Neveaeh Cosby

Trenton Bartlett

Brandon Newman

Nathan Newman

Chris Bartlett

Marijane Bartlett

Addy Bartlett

Catrina Bartlett

Calvin Bartlett Jr.

Grant Bartlett

Mason Bartlett

Hailey Perish

Hannah Perish

 

Mother-in-law: Mary Burr

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Mother: Katherine Hardy Garrett

Father-in-law: William Burr