Johnson "Jack" Bryan Hartley Jr.

Johnson Bryan Hartley, Jr., "Jack," of New Bern, went Home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016. He passed at home at the age of 75 years. He was the son of the late J.B.H., Sr. and Eula Mae Hartley. Jack, better known as the "Carpet King" was the owner of Hartley's Carpetland, Inc., before retiring in the late 1970's. He had a great love for music and would sing to anyone who would listen. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. He was devoted to the Lord and knew no strangers. Always witnessing and handing out tracts to everyone he came in contact with, he loved to tell the story about "The Touch of the Master's Hand." It was truly his heart's desire to see the lost saved and give their hearts to Jesus.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 4th at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Wingard and Pastor Dwight Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

His family, children and grandchildren were his life and he was very devoted to them. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Annette Jenkins Hartley; three sons, Bryan Hartley of Las Vegas, Jason Hartley and wife, Staci of Bridgeton, and Zack Bright of Bridgeton; four daughters, Debra Rowe and husband, Steve of Colorado, Lisa Manning and husband, Tony of Vanceboro, Chasidy Gwaltney and Johnny Gaskins of Texas, and Kristen Hartley and Jesse Simpson of James City; grandchildren, Jennifer Rowe, Amber Davis, Brandon Manning, Brittany Manning, April Edwards, T.J. Edwards, Chelsea Hartley, Summer Hartley, Tyler Hartley, Lonna Hartley, and Emma Hartley; great grandchildren, Olivia Cunningham, Addalyn Davis, Charleigh Davis, Marianna Lafon, Aaron Lafon, Bryson Hart, Landon Manning, Corayah Cooper, and Masyn Ginwright; and very special niece, Erica Boos.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home and other times at the home. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guest book by visiting www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Hartley wants to thank the staff of Continuum Hospice Care and especially Diane, Anita, and Lee Ann for the compassionate care provided to her husband, Jack during his time of sickness. God bless each of you.