Terry Dean Bartley

Terry Dean Bartley, 53, died March 14, 2012 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born October 20, 1958 in Plainville, KS to Bill and Lorraine Stevens Bartley. Terry graduated from Superior High School in 1977 and entered into the United States Army. While serving in the army, he met and married his wife Chong of over 33 years at his first duty station, earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland , and retired after 20 years. Terry and his wife then settled in Lawrenceville, Georgia where he was employed by New Flyer of America as a training instructor up until the time of his death, 13 years. His interests included travelling overseas while serving in the military, do it yourself home improvement projects, and doting on his two shi tzhus. Terry enjoyed life to the fullest and touched the lives of so many family members and friends. He is survived by his wife Chong Bartley; his daughter and spouse Damie and Dean Allison of Fishers, IN; his son William Bartley of Seoul, Korea; his brother and spouse, Timothy and Melanie Bartley of Smith Center, KS; Sister Arlene Stone of Hastings, NE; sister and spouse Marlyce and Paul Gordier of Elm Creek, NE, and his parents Bill and Lorraine Bartley of Smith Center, KS. Terry is also survived his two granddaughters whom he loved and adored Ava and Heidi Allison. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who were all touched by his warm loving nature. He will be truly missed by so many, and remembered with the fondest of memories. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 16, 2012 at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Pastor Dean Oliver officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 PM. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family has asked that any donations in Terry's honor be sent to Saint Jude's Children's hospital. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.