James L. Bartek

James L. Bartek, 77, of Temple died Friday August 19, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Chaplain Judy Hoelscher and Rev. Ranjan Cletus officiating. Burial will follow at Seaton Cemetery. Mr. Bartek was born November 30, 1933 in Temple to Joe Lee and Bessie Martinec Bartek. He was a graduate of Temple High School. He married Louise Ewert on June 27, 1970 in Dallas. Mr. Bartek worked in furniture and appliance sales in Dallas for a number of years and then worked in auto sales in Temple. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47. He was an avid fisherman, loved working in his vegetable garden, and enjoyed his Czech music. Survivors include his wife Louise Bartek of Temple; one daughter, Beverly Bartek Hendley of Rowlett; one son Jeff Bartek of Salado; one brother, Joe C. Bartek of Temple; four grandchildren, Kelli Hendley Turner, Chris Hendley, Cory Bartek, and Katelyn Bartek; one great-grandchild, Avery Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Glen Bartek. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his long time caregiver Florenda White. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Scott and White Hospice, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508.