Roscoe “Clark” Hartley age 87, of North Platte passed away January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born September 23, 1927 in Cove, Oregon to Ray and Eva Mae Baker Roscoe.
Roscoe attended High School in Cove, OR, after completion of High School he entered the United States Navy serving in WWII. He married Penny Barnes and to this union two daughters were born, Delores Diane and Eva Virginia. He later married Diana Classen in March, 1962 in Sheridan, WY and four more children were added to the family, William, Amanda, Charmaine and Hannah. Clark worked for Collins Construction in ND, Northern Improvement and worked as a short order cook both in MT, he moved to Arkansas to be closer to his family and moved to North Platte 5 years ago.
Roscoe worked for several trucking companies, he attended Western College of Auctioneers in Billings, MT. and auctioned in ND, MT and ARK. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed his dogs, Rags, Outlaw, and Rascal. He was a member of the Billings, MT Teamsters 190.
Survivors include children, William Ray Hartley of Russellville, AR, Amanda (Dean) McConnell of Sutherland, Charmaine Williard of North Platte, Hannah (Doug) Jenkins of Russellville, AR:grandchildren, Cathy (David) Wallies, Eva (Freddy) Zogg, Gary “Clark” (Mathal) Wilkison, Marsha (Steve) Cole, Marvin McConnell, Wynonna Willard,Dustin (Megan) Howell, Doug Jenkins, Michelle Howell, Jesse Jenkins, Kaylan Pumphrey (Darshawn) King, Nathan Howell, and Brittany Jenkins; great-grandchildren, William Sandin, Jim Wallies, Adam Wallies, Alicia Wallies, Brandon DeCent, Bruce DeCent, Breanna DeCent, Marston Cole, Kelly Zoey, Ashylnn, Hailey, Zavannah, and Fayleen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Alford, Clista, Grace, and Elsie.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.