John Clark Hartley

John Clark Hartley, born April 18, 1945 to John Henry Hartley and Ida June (Woodcox), went to be with his family and friends on May 6, 2019 while in hospice at Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla.

John loved music, taking piano lessons in grade school. He played saxophone in the Tecumseh High School band and sang in plays for the Tecumseh Players. He was also active in the Siena Heights College Chorus while attending there.

John was a member for life of Sigma Kappa Alpha Honor Society, graduating in 1975 from Siena Heights College with a B.A.

In 1964 John began employment with the Ford Motor Company.  He enlisted in the Army in 1965 serving in the Saigon/Cholon area under U.S. Army Intelligence Command. He was a member of American Legion Post 34 in Tecumseh.

Returning to Tecumseh after Army deployment, John returned to Ford, training at the Saline Plant in quality control, eventually becoming a quality problem control engineer traveling the U.S., troubleshooting for product warranties. He loved this work, receiving many certifications
in the plastics industry.

In the early 80s John moved to Florida where he continued working in quality control with Cox Enterprises and Tuthill Corporation.

John is survived by sister June (Rodolfo) Alaniz; one niece, Jack-Lynn Bogart of Adrian; two nephews, Lee Andrews of Union, Mo. and Justin Andrews of Adrian.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a luncheon in John’s honor at the home of Rudy and June on Sunday, May 26 from 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to any American Legion of the donor’s choice.