Joseph C. Bartlett Sr ., 54, of Center, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at North Jericho Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Bartlett was born March 4, 1962, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Jackie Lee Bartlett and Katherine Hardy Garrett. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Bartlett enjoyed motorcycles, four wheelers and his dogs. He was a very giving person and the best husband his wife could ask for.

He is survived by
Wife: Deborah Bartlett

Sons:
Joseph "Jay" Bartlett Jr. and wife, Alexis McCord
Charley Bartlett and wife, Mary
Calvin Bartlett and wife, Jessica

Foster Son: Anthony Perish and wife, Michelle

Grandchildren:
Neveaeh Cosby
Trenton Bartlett
Brandon Newman
Nathan Newman
Chris Bartlett
Marijane Bartlett
Addy Bartlett
Catrina Bartlett
Calvin Bartlett Jr.
Grant Bartlett
Mason Bartlett
Hailey Perish
Hannah Perish

Mother-in-law: Mary Burr

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Mother: Katherine Hardy Garrett
Father-in-law: William Burr