Charles "Sonny" Hartman

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Services for Charles “Sonny” Hartman, 87, of Leon, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Turner School, Freeman Auditorium with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the Leon Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Sonny was born September 27, 1936, at Leon to the late Mr. Charles Hartman and Mrs. Carrie (Tom) Hartman. He departed this life December 8, 2023, at his home in Leon.

Sonny lived his entire life in Leon where he attended school, worked, and raised his family. He lived his life outdoors, fishing and hunting, most of the time with his hounds that he was so proud of. Sonny worked in the oilfield for over 30 years sometimes having two jobs, working 16-hour shifts. He was later employed by the Leon Water Department where he worked for many years, assisting in many areas. Sonny was a hard worker, starting at a very young age. He loved having a garden that supplied many friends and neighbors' fresh vegetables, harvested pecans, and built many miles of fence for people. Sonny fed hundreds of people with the many fish fry he provided. He enjoyed playing tricks on others and telling stories. Sonny loved his family beyond measure and just enjoyed spending time with all of them.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Charles and Carrie; siblings, Johnny Hartman, Marie Sparks, Roy Hartman, Mary Haymes, and Lula Mae Baker-Taylor.

He is survived by his children, Ricky Lynn Hartman and wife Debbie of Las Vegas, NV, Chuck Hartman and wife Susy of Ardmore, Laura Hartman, Eric Hartman, and Tracey Hartman all of Leon, Scott Hartman and wife Brandi of Burneyville, and Kelly Hartman and wife Jeanna of Shawnee; brother, Larry Hartman and wife Teresa of Leon; sister, Vera Mae Leibrock Jones of Ardmore; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; special friends, Jo Daniels and Tammy Durbin; numerous other family and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Alan Trammell, Gunnar Coffman, Justice Hartman, Ethan Hartman, Roy Hartman, and Sam Hannah.

Honorary bearers are Gary Hartman, Larry Hartman, Jr., Matt Haymes, Michael Leibrock, Martin Charles Hartman, Charles Vanetzian, Elliott Vanetzian, Kevin Hartman, Markus Evans, Brian Ladner, Bill Russell, Joe Russell, Jimmy Taylor, Carl Loving, and Kyle Loving.

Family visitation will be held from 6-8P.M., Tuesday evening, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.