Robert was the husband of the late Geneva Mason Hartless for 48 years. He was born in Amherst County on April 1, 1939, a son of the late Grover Myers Hartless and Cora Lee Tomlin Hartless. He was the 12th child of 15 in the family.
Robert was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Monroe, and was a member of the American Legion. Robert served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division and the US Army Reserves. He was a retired building contractor working in the trade of construction for 41 years.
He loved playing and singing Gospel and Country Music, Deer hunting, Racing and taking care of his family.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Sue Hartless; two sons, Douglas and Jerry Hartless; five sisters and six brothers.
Survivors include his daughter, Janice Lynn Hartless; his son, Joseph Hartless; one sister, Marie Johnson; one brother, Roy Preston Hartless. He was also blessed with a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren including Colby Riley and Amanda Hartless and two very special friends, Danny Cash and Bob Waryas.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 at Briarwood Memorial Gardens.
