July 3, 1959 - June 10, 2014
Marty Ray Hardbarger son of Albert and Elouise (Center) Hardbarger was born July 3, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 10, 2014 at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Marty was raised in the Greasy Community and attended Greasy Elementary and graduated from Cave Springs High School in 1977. Marty was married to Loretta Leach and in this union had two sons Eric and Tyler.

Marty enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a dedicated son to his mother who he cherished and cared for until her passing. He was a self employed carpenter. Some of Marty’s favorite things were cooking, fishing, and watching TV reality shows in which he took a lot of kidding from his boys for watching. He loved ice cream but made sure he always left a taste for his cat. Marty was a special person with a kind and generous heart who will be missed greatly.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister; Retha Hardbarger and grandmother; Mary Center.

He leaves to mourn his passing wife; Loretta, sons Eric Leach, Tyler Hardbarger and Marty Kester, daughter; Alysia Butler, grandchildren; Stormy Leach, Lane Kester, Lonnie, Tristen and Kailen Butler. 4 brothers; Darrell Hardbarger and wife Karen, Donnie Hardbarger and wife Rosemary, Gregg Hardbarger and wife Vicki, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends also survive him.

Funeral services at 2 pm on Monday, June 16, 2014 at New Life Church, Stilwell, OK with Bro. Udell Denny officiating. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, OK under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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