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Lenard A. Hartley was born June 26, 1922 in Aiken, Texas. He went home to meet the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters and is survived by his wife of 72 years, Frances Hartley. He is also survived by his children Jan Reeves, Jean Coluzzi and husband Mike, Jeff Hartley and wife Deidre, Randy Hutchins and wife Andrea, three grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. He attended Wayland Baptist University, Hardin Simmons University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served his country as a Merchant Marine in World War II. He spent 64 years in ministry as a pastor, mentor, teacher and consultant to many churches all over the southwest. He retired in 1992 to San Angelo, Texas and has been a major part of helping many area churches. His commitment was centered around helping men and women follow God's calling in their lives. The funeral service will be Monday, April 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Paul Ann Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas. Family visitation will be Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. General visitation will be Saturday, April 5th through Monday, April 7, 2014 at noon.