Mr. Ronald Leslie Hartley, 79, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 at the Greens of Hickory, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Hatley was born June 25,1945 in Va., a son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle Garnes Hartley.  Ronald retired after many years of service as a high end leather upholsterer.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Pope Hartley, a brother, Larry Hartley and two sisters, Gail Dean and Sheldina Cannon.

Surviving are his daughter, Donna Hartley Wilson and husband, Wayne Jr.  of Hickory, a granddaughter, Brooke Elder and husband Ethan of Bethlehem, and great-grandchildren, Hadley Elder and Easton Elder.

At Mr. Hartley’s request, there will not be a service at this time.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at wwwheritagefuneralservices.com.