Ernest Bernard Hartley, age 88, of Boone, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center.

He was born May 11, 1936 in Banner Elk, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Frances Hartley.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Chad Thomas Hartley, one brother, Hugh Hartley, and one sister Christine "Cricket" Carroll.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Dr. Peggy J. Hartley, one brother, John (Marilyn) Hartley of Missouri City, TX and one sister, Mary Hicks of Burley, WA. He is also survived by three God-daughters, Jessica Aguilar, Hannah Gazmen and Sarah Williams,  two nieces, Patricia Carroll and Rebecca Kelly, and four nephews, Charles Hartley, Randy Carroll, Curtis Carroll and Martin Carroll as well as 15 great nieces and nephews.

Interment will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.