Lawrence Raymond "Ray" Bartlett

Lawrence Raymond "Ray" Bartlett, 79, of Springdale, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. He was born in Hagerman, New Mexico, December 2, 1938. He lived many places in the Western U.S. where he spent years working as an Orchardist and an entrepreneur. He made Arkansas his permanent home nearly 30 years ago where he explored various fields such as a paint instructor, factory worker, security guard, and all-around handyman. Ray was a Bob Ross certified instructor who loved to paint and garden, an award winning speech writer, and was quite the craftsman builder. He attended the Bible Study Fellowship Evening Men's Class in Springdale over the last several years where he loved learning from God's word. He also loved online sermons and his home church at Berean Baptist Church of Springdale. Ray was honorably discharged from the Air Force in May 1965 after 11 faithful years of service to our country. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and one son Donald Ray Bartlett. He is survived by his wife Connie Bartlett of the home, 6 children, Sherry (Kelvin) Marsden of Tacoma Wash., Barbara McGuire of Fayetteville Ark., R.B. Deleon of Burbank Calif., Natasha (Randy) Moore of Jackson Mo., Cheryl (Randy) Quaintance of Gentry Ark., and one sibling Damon (Joy) Bartlett of Dunkin Okla., and 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. At Ray's request a private family gathering was held in lieu of a public service. The family requests that memorials in his name go to Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale handled the cremation services. Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com. 1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.