Paul Samuel Hartman

Paul Samuel Hartman, 94, formally of Hinton, VA, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at his daughter’s home in GA, where he resided for 5 years.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Hartman and Lewis Hartman; and a sister, Ruth Weaver. He is survived by his daughter, Rose Mary Heatwole (Byard); a son, Ed Hartman (Patti); two sisters, Rosalie Eshleman (Robert) and Anne Mae Hostetler (John); six grandsons; one granddaughter; 25 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and 14 nieces and nephews.

In 1945, he married Dorothy Katherine Cave of Linville, VA. Paul was the oldest member of Rawley Springs Mennonite Church. He was an active song leader, Sunday School teacher and enjoyed investing in the lives of young men and took them on many adventures, including fishing, boat outings on the North River, and hiking and overnight stays at his cabin on Cooper’s Mountain. He was involved in a lifetime of music. He sang with “The Mennonite Hour” Singers. He directed the West Valley Chorus of the VA Mennonite Conference in the 1960’s.  He was the oldest surviving member of the Eight Singing Men.

Paul was a part time driver of Quicks Bus which took him many places in the US and Canada. Many will remember him as the owner of many different businesses which include Superior Concrete, Rockingham Driving School, Valley Rentals, and Valley Paper Recycling.

He was affectionately known as Grandpa-Paul and Pa- Pa by young and old alike. He enjoyed hunting, flying his J-3 Piper Cub, and often went horseback riding. With a serving heart, he volunteered with MDS and did short term mission work in Central and South America.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Tuesday, October 4 at Burkeland Mennonite Church in Waynesboro, GA and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm to8:00pm Thursday, October 6 at Bank Mennonite Church in Dayton, VA. Funeral Services will be held 10:00am Friday, October 7 at Bank Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Rawley Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA   30830 (706-554-3531). You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com .