Paul J. Hartbarger, Jr.

Paul J. "Buster" Hartbarger, Jr. age 64, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born October 20, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN to Paul & Merita Hartbarger. He graduated from Bartow High School. He was a Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. Paul loved being on the water fishing and he was at peace while working in his garden. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Teri Hartbarger of Lake Wales, two sons Paul H Hartbarger, Sr. & wife Daisy and Christopher S. Hartbarger. Five grandchildren Lillyann Hartbarger, Olivia Hartbarger, Paul H Hartbarger, Jr., Chloe Hartbarger and Carlos Trevino, three siblings Patricia Coleman, Sandra Bamberg and Douglas Hartbarger and two nieces Cheryl Layton and Nadine Sturgill. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 5 to 7 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, FL. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Friday, October 8, 2021, at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com